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Die Hertzoginn (The Duchess)

Hans Lützelburger after Hans Holbein the Younger

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman on a large canopied bed, depicted in profile from the waist up. She has curly hair and wears elaborate clothing with intricate patterns. A skeletal figure leans towards her, and a small dog is near her feet. The background includes a patterned drape, a window with lattice work, and an ornate column supporting the bed canopy.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1526
Medium
woodcut
Dimensions
2662 × 3633 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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