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To Give Drink to the Thirsty

Georg Pencz

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two figures on the left side. The seated figure on the left is wearing a robe and appears to have long hair and a beard. There are radiant lines around the head. The person is holding a cup or small vessel. The figure standing next to them is pouring a liquid into the cup from a larger jug. The standing figure is dressed in period clothing with a cap and hose with puffed elements. Two more individuals are behind them, one in a softly draped dress with puffed sleeves, and the other partially obscured, possibly wearing a cap. In the background, there is a tree with foliage at the top left.

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Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3176 × 3243 px
Public Domain
Yes
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