Grotesque Head With a Large Ear and an Open Mouth Looking to the Right Within a Circle 1727

Gaetano Piccini’s etching “Grotesque Head With a Large Ear and an Open Mouth Looking to the Right Within a Circle” is a study in exaggerated caricature. Created in 1727, the artwork depicts a grotesque, stylized head with a large ear, open mouth, and prominent nose. The use of crosshatching and linework creates a sense of depth and texture, further emphasizing the bizarre nature of the subject. The artist’s signature, “Gaetano Piccini F.,” is prominently displayed below the circle, signifying the artist's creative intent to depict a grotesque figure.