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The Embrace

Master MZ

National Gallery of Art

This print depicts the full bodies of two individuals standing together inside a room. They are embracing one another, with one person facing us and the other turned away. The person facing us has distinct facial features including a prominent nose and long, curly hair visible beneath a large hat. The other person’s face is partially hidden, though they also have long hair covered by a feathered hat. Both people are wearing long garments with wide sleeves and a flowing design. A sword or long object is seen beside one individual, hanging down towards the floor. Inside the room, there is paneling along the walls and a ceiling with wooden beams. A window with a view of a distant landscape and structures is visible on the right, above a table or chest with carvings and designs. On the floor is a piece of fabric, and a framed item or document is propped against the wall by the bottom-right corner. A painting or framed picture hangs on the wall beside a door on the left. A suspended object is seen hanging from the ceiling.

Artwork Details

Date
1503
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3354 × 4524 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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