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Venus Extracting a Thorn from Her Foot

Marco Dente after Raphael

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a woman seated in a naturalistic setting. The drawing features a nude figure seated on a draped cloth in a lush, wooded landscape. Surrounding her are dense clusters of foliage, a palm tree, and a rabbit nestled among the leaves. The scene extends into a tranquil landscape with rocky hills and a distant view of a building on cliffs. The artwork is detailed with cross-hatching techniques.

Artwork Details

Date
1515-1520
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3389 × 5019 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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