Studies van twee vrouwenbustes 1683 - 1733

Bernard Picart's "Studies van twee vrouwenbustes" is a drawing of two women's busts, one facing the viewer, the other in profile. The women's faces are finely detailed, showcasing Picart's talent for portraiture. The drawing is a study for a larger work, likely an engraving. It was created between 1683 and 1733, a period when Picart was honing his skills in the Netherlands. The piece is a great example of the meticulousness of 18th-century draftsmanship, capturing the subtle variations in light and shadow across the figures' faces and bodies. This artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.