Kopf eines schlafenden Kindes nach rechts 

Nicolas Guibal rendered this 'Head of a Sleeping Child, Facing Right' in sanguine chalk. Notice how the soft curls around the child’s face echo motifs found in classical depictions of Eros or Cupid. The sleeping child can be seen as an embodiment of innocence, purity, and untapped potential. The motif of the sleeping child has ancient roots. We see it even in Hellenistic sculptures of cherubic figures slumbering peacefully. This image recalls the putti in Renaissance art, often symbolizing divine love or innocent souls in heavenly realms. Consider the way sleep itself is depicted here. It's a state of vulnerability and trust, reminiscent of ancient rituals where sleep was seen as a sacred time for connecting with the divine. This representation triggers a deep, almost primal response. Observe the cyclical nature of these images, continually resurfacing through the ages and reborn in Guibal’s artwork. The symbol of the sleeping child carries forward, continuously shifting and accumulating meaning.