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Prudencia (Prudence)

Lucas van Leyden

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a seated female figure, mostly nude with some drapery covering parts of her lower body. She is posed with one arm resting on an ornate architectural element behind her, holding a mirror in front of her face. She has prominent facial features, long hair with a headband, and a focused expression. A cherubic figure with wings is positioned in the air to her right, holding a circular object. The background features detailed architectural elements like columns and drapery.

Artwork Details

Date
1530
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3071 × 4577 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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