Studies of Heads 1510 - 1561

"Studies of Heads" is an etching by Battista Franco, completed between 1510 and 1561. This work is part of a larger series of anatomical studies that Franco created to showcase his mastery of human form. The etching features a composition of various facial features and body parts, presented in a fragmented manner. This piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies Franco's keen observation and detailed depiction of human anatomy, a hallmark of the Italian Renaissance.