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Peasant Woman, in Profile, Facing Left

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

Two women are depicted in full-body view, standing side by side and facing each other. Both women have delicate facial features with high cheekbones and soft expressions, and their hair is styled neatly beneath fabric head coverings. They are wearing long skirts, aprons, and loose-fitted long-sleeve tops, common attire for the depicted time period. The clothing has detailed folds, enhancing the fabric's texture. The women are standing with hands softly clasped in front of them. The background shows a minimalist landscape with sparse details, including figures carrying a load, walking with a stick, and a distant robed figure possibly playing a musical instrument.

Artwork Details

Date
1621/1624
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3349 × 3388 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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