Kopf eines kleinen Mädchens in zwei Ansichten 

Rudolf Hirth du Frênes sketched 'Kopf eines kleinen Mädchens in zwei Ansichten' at an unknown date using graphite. Dominating the composition are two studies of a young girl, each offering a different perspective. The headscarf, adorned with circular patterns, immediately draws our attention. This motif echoes across centuries, reminiscent of the halos encircling saints in Byzantine mosaics and Renaissance paintings, symbolizing purity and innocence. Yet, here, the context shifts. The headscarf, while retaining a sense of gentleness, takes on a more secular, intimate quality. It is no longer divine, but deeply human. We see similar head coverings in Northern Renaissance portraits of women, often indicative of marital status or regional identity. The act of veiling or covering the head has traversed cultures, signifying modesty, protection, or status. This image is a poignant reminder of how such symbols, rooted in collective memory, continue to evolve, reflecting and shaping our understanding of childhood and innocence.