Head of a Girl c. 17th century

Editor: This is a study by Jacques Jordaens, "Head of a Girl," from the Harvard Art Museums. It's a simple drawing, but I find it so calming; what do you see in it? Curator: It whispers of quiet contemplation. Jordaens captures a fleeting moment of introspection, doesn't he? I imagine her lost in thought, perhaps dreaming. The soft charcoal feels like a gentle embrace. Do you feel it too? Editor: Definitely, it makes me wonder what she is thinking about. It's like a captured secret. Curator: Exactly! It's this enigmatic quality that lingers, isn't it? It makes you want to invent stories for her. I'll remember this one.