Schets van twee koppen 1683 - 1722

"Schets van twee koppen" (Sketch of Two Heads) is a red chalk drawing by Claude Gillot, dating from 1683-1722 and currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The small-scale work depicts two heads, one of an adult with a furrowed brow, and the other of a child, subtly rendered through Gillot's skillful use of line and shading. This study of facial expressions and anatomy highlights Gillot's talent for capturing the nuances of human physiognomy, characteristic of his artistic practice.