Tekenvoorbeelden van mannen- en vrouwengezichten 1629

"Tekenvoorbeelden van mannen- en vrouwengezichten" (Drawing Examples of Men's and Women's Faces) is an etching by Flemish artist Pieter de Jode I, created in 1629. It depicts five portraits, each of a different individual, arranged in a grid layout. This work, currently in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies de Jode's skill in capturing the nuances of human expressions, offering a glimpse into the artist's practice of portraiture. The detailed, expressive faces serve as studies for artists seeking to learn the art of drawing and creating convincing portraits. This work is a valuable example of the 17th century's fascination with human anatomy and the artistic pursuit of realism in portraiture.