Rhetoric

Georg Pencz

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman seated on a stone structure or bench. She is leaning slightly forward with her head bent down, looking to the side. Her facial features are defined, with a notable nose and a contemplative expression. She has curly hair tied back, with a few strands framing her face. She is dressed in a flowing garment with detailed folds and a cinched waist. Beside her on the bench are books and a small figure resembling a cherub. The background features a textured wall and an open window or alcove. The word "RHETORICA" is inscribed in the upper left corner.