Het gezicht 1651 - 1719

"Het Gezicht" (The Face), a 17th-century etching by Jacob Toorenvliet, depicts a woman's head and hand in profile. The woman, draped in a simple garment, gazes downward with a contemplative expression. The etching's intricate detail and realistic depiction of the subject's features highlight Toorenvliet's skill as a draftsman and printmaker. The work is a testament to the Dutch Golden Age's emphasis on realism and individual portraiture.