Voorstellingen van verschillende emoties 1711

"Voorstellingen van verschillende emoties," a 1711 print by Dutch artist Bernard Picart, depicts four different facial expressions. The work, now in the Rijksmuseum, uses detailed line work to capture the subtle variations in the human face, representing emotions such as "le mépris" (contempt), "L'Horror" (horror), "la Vénération" (veneration) and "Charrreut" (anger). The artist utilizes dramatic contrasts of light and shadow to highlight the details of each expression. These engraved images are fascinating not only for their artistry but also for their insights into the psychology and expression of emotions in the early 18th century.