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Commemoration of the Dead

Heinrich Aldegrever

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-body view of a standing nude woman in profile, facing right with her body slightly turned towards the viewer. She has long hair flowing down her back. In her right hand, she holds an apple and in her left hand, she holds an hourglass above her head. A draped cloth partially covers her left arm. Surrounding her are symbolic objects like a globe, a skull, and a spade. In the background, there is a detailed landscape with buildings, a ship at sea, and a shining sun in the sky.

Artwork Details

Date
1529
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
2668 × 3990 px
Public Domain
Yes
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