Fantastical Masked Masculine Heads 1525 - 1600

"Fantastical Masked Masculine Heads" is a 16th-century engraving by René Boyvin, a French artist known for his detailed and imaginative works. The piece features two male figures, their heads adorned with elaborately designed helmets, suggesting the influence of Renaissance Italian art, particularly the work of Leonardo da Vinci. The intricate details of the helmets, including feathers, fruits, and other decorative elements, create a sense of fantastical grandeur, highlighting the artist's mastery of the engraving technique. This artwork is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.