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Touch

Jan Pietersz Saenredam after Hendrik Goltzius

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a close-up of two figures, a man and a woman, depicted from the waist up. They are positioned closely together, facing each other with the woman's face slightly turned towards her partner while both lean in intimately. The woman's facial features are classic, with a smooth complexion and delicate features. Her hair is styled elegantly, pulled up with curls framing her face. She is wearing a necklace of round beads and an off-shoulder garment adorned with floral patterns. The man's expression is attentive, with curly hair and strong features. His arm wraps around the woman's shoulder. The background features draped fabric, adding a romantic atmosphere to the scene, with fine lines and shading that give depth to the composition.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1595
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3320 × 4653 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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