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Young Woman with Distaff, Facing Right

Israel Henriet after Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person standing upright. They are holding a distaff with spun fiber in their left hand and a spindle with thread in their right hand. Their face is turned slightly to the right, looking ahead. They are wearing a long skirt with stripes, a fitted bodice layered over a blouse with full sleeves and cuffs. A belt around their waist holds small objects. The person is wearing flat shoes. The background is plain.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2788 × 4315 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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