Voorstellingen van verschillende emoties 1711

"Voorstellingen van verschillende emoties" (Representations of different emotions) is a series of four etchings by Bernard Picart from 1711. Each etching depicts a different facial expression, labeled in French. This work is characteristic of the 18th century interest in physiognomy - the belief that one's character and personality could be determined by their facial features. The detailed and precise drawings of the human face emphasize the subtle changes in muscle movement that create different expressions, providing insight into the artist's fascination with human psychology.