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The Fool and the Woman

Lucas van Leyden

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two figures from the waist up. The figure on the left is an older man facing slightly to the right, leaning forward with his head close to the other figure. He has a pronounced nose, deep-set eyes, and prominent wrinkles. The man is wearing a hooded garment with scalloped edges and layered fabric, and a belt around his waist with a hanging pouch. The second figure is a younger woman positioned slightly to the right, with her body turned away from the older man. Her facial features are softer, with a small nose and closed eyes. She wears a fitted garment with a cloth covering her head and a belt with a circular buckle. The background shows a textured surface, resembling a wooden structure or tree, indicating an outdoor setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1520
Medium
etching and engraving
Dimensions
2905 × 4008 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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