Sculptuur. Dubbele kariatide c. 1535 - 1540

This anonymous print presents a double caryatid, rendered with detailed lines in a monochromatic palette. The composition, symmetrical and vertically oriented, elicits a sense of classical monumentality. The stark contrast between light and shadow accentuates the sculptural form, emphasizing the textures of skin, hair, and drapery. The artist has skillfully employed hatching and cross-hatching techniques to model the figures, creating a tactile quality that invites closer inspection. The Janus-like pairing of the caryatid heads introduces a dimension of duality, perhaps exploring themes of perspective, time, or representation. Such doubling challenges fixed meanings, inviting viewers to consider how identity and form can be fragmented and reconstructed. This visual interplay of form and motif engages with broader philosophical concerns about the nature of perception and the instability of meaning. It stands as a testament to art's capacity to provoke endless interpretation.