Twee hoofden van jonge kinderen c. 1663 - 1666

"Twee hoofden van jonge kinderen," or "Two Heads of Young Children," is a drawing by the Italian Baroque artist Giuseppe Maria Mitelli, dating from around 1663-1666. It is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The drawing shows two detailed studies of the heads of young children, executed in a delicate and meticulous style. The two studies of children's heads highlight Mitelli’s meticulous attention to detail. These sketches may have been preparatory studies for a larger painting or sculpture, showcasing the artist's interest in capturing realistic human expressions.