Vier studies van hoofden en twee staande figuren 1620 - 1664

This anonymous etching, titled "Vier studies van hoofden en twee staande figuren," from the 17th century, is comprised of several sketches. It showcases four heads in profile, including a woman with flowing hair and a man with a turban and beard, two standing figures, and a partially visible head. This work reflects a common practice of artists in the period, who used drawings as a means to study anatomy and composition, creating preliminary sketches that would later inform larger compositions. The Rijksmuseum's collection includes this small, yet detailed, piece of artwork, providing insight into artistic practices of the Dutch Golden Age.