Vier jongenskoppen, waarvan twee silhouetportretten, in ovalen 18th century

"Vier jongenskoppen, waarvan twee silhouetportretten, in ovalen" is an 18th-century anonymous print from the Rijksmuseum collection. The artwork is composed of four oval portraits, two in silhouette and two in detail. The detailed portraits depict men in profile, likely from the 18th century, while the silhouette portraits represent an intriguing contrast. The print showcases the stylistic shift in portraiture during the 18th century, with the silhouette portraits, popular for their simplicity and affordability, representing a shift towards a more casual approach to portraiture. The artwork exemplifies the varied approaches to portraiture in this era.