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Fortitude

Heinrich Aldegrever

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an engraving of a woman's upper body and head in profile, facing to the right. She is seated and her upper body is partially turned towards the right side. Her facial features are detailed with a pronounced nose and chin. Her hair is styled elaborately with braided sections forming a headpiece. The woman wears a voluminous dress with puffed sleeves and ornate folds on the shoulder and chest, fastened with a circular brooch. Her right arm is extended towards a column next to her. The background features a simple architectural element with a plaque that reads "FORTITUDO 1528." The engraving is monochromatic with fine lines emphasizing texture and depth.

Artwork Details

Date
1528
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
2596 × 3643 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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