The image shows a seated woman holding two snakes by their heads. She has a calm expression and soft facial features, with her hair tucked under a draped cloth covering her head. She wears a long gown with intricate detailing, and the background features nature elements, rocks, and a cityscape with grand architectural structures. People are seen in the distance on a balcony. The circular composition unites the natural foreground and built environment in the background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1586
- Medium
- engraving
- Dimensions
- 3156 × 3219 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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