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Naked Woman on an Armor (Prudentia?)

Barthel Beham

National Gallery of Art

This print features a nude person seated on a surface that appears to be a breastplate. The person is sitting with their back towards us, turning slightly to the right, and they are looking over their shoulder towards us. Their facial features include a straight nose, large eyes, and curly hair combed back. The individual is holding a large urn-like object in their hands. Near the bottom-right corner, a helmet rests next to the breastplate. The background is filled with shaded diagonal lines.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1525/1527
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
2071 × 2953 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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