Studies of the messenger and faces from the same composition 18th century

This 18th-century drawing titled "Studies of the messenger and faces from the same composition" is a study in black chalk on paper. It depicts the heads of several figures, likely from a larger composition. The artist, unknown, has carefully rendered the facial features, capturing the contours and expressions of the figures. The drawing is a testament to the artist's skill and serves as a preparatory work for a more complete piece. This drawing is now part of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst collection.