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Barbara van Beck

after Isaac Brun

National Gallery of Art

The image presents an engraved portrait of a woman from the waist up. She is situated with her body facing slightly to the viewer's left, with her arms resting in front of her on a stringed musical instrument. The woman has a full face of hair, including a beard, wavy hair that extends beyond her shoulders, and wears a garment with large sleeves, a fitted bodice, and a wide collar adorned with a decorative bow. She is seated in front of a musical instrument resembling a zither or dulcimer on a table. The background features detailed lines for texture, and the bottom of the image includes a block of text in a foreign script.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8957 × 12167 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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