The image shows two full-bodied figures standing close together, both facing forward. The figure on the left is a woman, depicted nude, with her head slightly tilted towards the figure beside her. She has distinct, classical facial features and wavy hair adorned with a thin band or headband. Her right arm is bent, holding a large sword with ornate details, and her left arm is draped around the shoulders of the person next to her. The second figure, also nude and of similar stature, holds a severed human head by its hair in their left hand, with a platter in their right hand. Their hair is styled similarly to the first figure, with an accessory resembling a headband. The background features a textured, hatched pattern, providing a contrast to the figures and giving the impression of shadowing behind them. Both figures are barefoot and stand on a lightly shaded ground.
Artwork Details
- Medium
- engraving
- Dimensions
- 2662 × 4167 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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