A female with hair tied back and a bald male facing each other 1645

This etching by Wenceslaus Hollar, "Leonardo da Vinci cum testalor facie, 1549", depicts a side-by-side profile of a young woman and an older man, likely portraying Leonardo da Vinci at different stages in his life. The woman on the left is wearing a simple garment with her hair pulled back, while the man on the right is bald with a more weathered face. The etched lines provide a sense of depth and detail to their features, reflecting Hollar's mastery of this technique. Hollar, a renowned printmaker of the 17th century, specialized in etchings, which were highly valued for their intricate detail and ability to capture the subtleties of light and shadow.