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Epileptics Walking to the Right

Hendrik Hondius I after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

National Gallery of Art

The image shows six men walking closely together in a line. They are standing and walking forward, holding onto each other's arms or shoulders. Their facial expressions are varied, with different features such as closed eyes, squinting, mouths slightly open, long noses, and furrowed brows. Their hair ranges from short to long and disheveled. They are dressed in long robes and simple attire like tunics, pants, and shoes, without any visible jewelry or objects. The background features a natural setting with trees of varying heights, a path leading into the distance, and a small countryside scene with structures resembling houses or barns. The landscape extends to show distant silhouettes of buildings or towers, suggesting a rural environment.

Artwork Details

Date
1642
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3431 × 4706 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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