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Foolish Virgin

Niklaus Manuel I

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-length portrait of a person standing in a slightly turned position with one arm extended forward while holding an object similar to a small lantern. The person's facial features are detailed with a sharp nose and focused gaze, and they have curly hair, partly covered by a headscarf. They are wearing elaborate, textured clothing that appears to be a dress with ornamental accents like tassels and a corset-like top, complemented by ribbons and laces. A piece of jewelry is wrapped around the person’s upper arm. The background features a detailed landscape with hills and what seems to be a castle among the clouds. A decorative dagger is also shown on the ground near their feet.

Artwork Details

Date
1518
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
3025 × 5297 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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