Portret van een jonge onbekende vrouw before 1964

This portrait of a young, unknown woman was etched by H.E. Wissmann. It’s all about the subtle play of light and shadow created by all those tiny little lines, like a whisper of tone rather than a shout. I find myself drawn to the way the face emerges from the background. It's not just about depicting her features, it’s more about how the light defines her. The texture is amazing; you can almost feel the delicate scratches on the plate that create this image, which feels soft despite the medium. And there’s something so poignant about that direct gaze. The etching feels like a conversation, where meaning arises through a process of engagement and reflection. It reminds me a little of Paula Modersohn-Becker’s early etchings, with their similar sense of quiet introspection. It's a reminder that art is often more about questions than answers.