Kop met Mercuriushelm 1798 - 1837

"Kop met Mercuriushelm" is a red chalk drawing by Dutch artist Ernst Willem Jan Bagelaar. Created between 1798 and 1837, this work features a profile view of a head, with the subject wearing a winged helmet reminiscent of Mercury. The simple composition and use of hatching give the piece a sense of classical restraint, typical of neoclassical artistic trends. Bagelaar, known for his portraiture and historical subjects, expertly captures the likeness and detail of the head, making this drawing a compelling study in anatomical accuracy and classical aesthetics.