Vrouw met masker en fantasie hoofdbedekking c. 1535 - 1598

This print, whose maker is unknown, presents a woman in profile adorned with an elaborate headdress. The intricate network of lines, achieved through etching, creates a rich tapestry of textures and patterns. The composition rises vertically, dominated by the towering headpiece that frames the woman's face. The artist seems less interested in individual identity, and more in exploring the ornamental possibilities of form. Here, the mask and fantastical head covering destabilize fixed meanings. The visual language of dress, with its semiotic system of signs, invites interpretation. The lines, shapes, and forms coalesce into a statement about representation and perception. This visual complexity challenges viewers to reconsider conventional notions of beauty.