Hoofd van een man met pruik 1769

"Hoofd van een man met pruik" (Head of a Man with a Wig), a 1769 etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, showcases the artist's mastery of portraiture. The small dimensions of the piece, measuring 31 mm by 37 mm, create an intimate and focused view of the subject, emphasizing the details of the man's face and the meticulously rendered wig. This work, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Chodowiecki's ability to capture the essence of his subjects through precise lines and subtle shading.