Hoofd van een vrouw 1739 - 1804

"Hoofd van een vrouw" (Head of a Woman) is a pen-and-ink drawing by Italian artist Pietro Antonio III Novelli, executed between 1739 and 1804. The drawing features a detailed study of a woman's head in profile, capturing the delicate contours of her face and the intricate details of her hair. This small-scale drawing, measuring 104 mm by 82 mm, is a testament to Novelli's skill in capturing likeness and anatomical precision. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. This work is an example of a study for a larger composition, common in Baroque and Rococo art.