Two deformed heads facing inwards 1645

Wenceslaus Hollar's etching "Two deformed heads facing inwards" from 1645 depicts two grotesque faces, each with exaggerated features. The heads, depicted in profile, are presented as caricatures, with one head sporting a large, bulbous, misshapen nose. This etching is a prime example of Hollar's masterful use of line, shading and detail in his engravings, which were widely popular in the 17th century. This print, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies Hollar's skill and interest in capturing the grotesque and unusual aspects of human anatomy.