Tien hoofden van mannen van verschillende leeftijden 1580

"Tien hoofden van mannen van verschillende leeftijden" (Ten Heads of Men of Different Ages) is an etching by Lucas Mayer, created in 1580. The work depicts a series of ten heads, each with a distinct expression and age, rendered in a detailed, almost scientific, style. The use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of volume and depth, emphasizing the individual characteristics of each face. Mayer’s attention to detail and focus on individual physiognomy are hallmarks of the Northern Renaissance. This small-scale work showcases his skill in capturing the intricacies of human expression through the medium of etching.