Gezichtsuitdrukkingen van vrees, verachting, schrik, verwondering, medelijden en geweldige beweging 1692 - 1711

This etching by Dutch artist Pieter Schenk (1660-1711) depicts six different facial expressions, each labeled with a title in Dutch, German, and French. These expressions range from fear and contempt to wonder and compassion. This type of work was popular in the 17th and 18th centuries as artists attempted to understand and depict the complexities of human emotion. Schenk's careful detail and anatomical accuracy create a compelling visual record of the power of facial expressions. The work, titled "Gezichtsuitdrukkingen van vrees, verachting, schrik, verwondering, medelijden en geweldige beweging," is housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.