Vier reliëfs van hout met een gezicht van een figuur en grotesken before 1887

These are four wood reliefs with faces of figures and grotesques by an anonymous artist. As you look at these images, you might consider how these carvings served as both a reflection of and a commentary on the societal values and beliefs of the time. The carvings are reminiscent of the Renaissance era, a period marked by a renewed interest in classical art and humanist ideals. The faces and grotesques carved into the wood offer a window into the complex interplay between beauty and the grotesque, and how these dualities shape our perceptions of identity and the world around us. These works speak to the human condition – its beauty, its contradictions, and the stories we tell ourselves through art. In this way, the artist invites us to see ourselves reflected in these timeless carvings.