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Eight Ladies in Ancient Costumes

Melchior Lorch

National Gallery of Art

The image features a group of figures standing closely together in various stances and interacting. They have distinct facial features and different hairstyles. They are dressed in elaborate robes with intricate patterns, some wearing headpieces. One figure has a halo-like feature around their head. The background has a textured pattern of diagonal lines.

Artwork Details

Date
1567/1573
Medium
pen and brown ink on laid paper
Dimensions
4758 × 3399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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