Foolish Virgin

Niklaus Manuel I

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman standing with her left foot slightly forward, right hand holding a round object, and left hand resting on her hip. Her head is turned slightly downward, face partially obscured by her hair styled in intricate waves and curls, adorned with a ribbon or band trailing behind her. She wears a long, flowing dress with voluminous sleeves and a belt tied around her waist. She also wears a necklace and the dress has a decorated neckline. The background features a simple landscape with rolling hills and stylized clouds in the sky. At the lower left corner, text is inscribed on scroll-like shapes.