Head of a Girl 1694

Rudolf Escher's "Head of a Girl" (1694), housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a delicate study in red chalk. The composition focuses on the girl's head and shoulders, with her gaze directed downwards. Her flowing hair is adorned with a simple bow, and her delicate features are rendered with precise lines. The artist's signature and the date are inscribed on the lower right, making the work a unique and intimate glimpse into his artistic process.