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The Wedding of Mopsus and Nisa

Pieter van der Heyden after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a group of costumed figures in a wooded landscape. The scene includes characters wearing period attire, some with large hats and makeshift swords. Some figures are pulling a piece of fabric. In the background, there is an elaborate building with smoke rising from its chimneys, surrounded by trees. The drawing uses intricate lines and detailed textures to create depth and motion.

Artwork Details

Date
1570
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
4517 × 3445 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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