Twee hoofden van Gorgonen c. 1650 - 1670

"Twee hoofden van Gorgonen" (Two Heads of Gorgons), a 17th-century etching by Giovanni Battista Galestruzzi, depicts two grotesque female heads with snakes for hair. The intricate detail of the serpent hair and the dramatic expressions of the faces are characteristic of the Baroque style. The artist's signature, "Gio. Bat. Galestruzzi. Fec.," is visible in the lower right corner. The piece measures 101 mm in height and 132 mm in width, a testament to the artist's skill in creating a powerful and compelling image within a small format. This print, likely made between 1650 and 1670, showcases Galestruzzi’s mastery of etching and his fascination with the grotesque.