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Cornelis Cort after Frans Floris I

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper half of a seated figure holding a mirror to their face with one hand while the other hand rests in their lap. The figure has classical facial features, curly hair with a laurel wreath, and is dressed in draped clothing. They are seated against a column with a large bird next to them. The background includes a landscape with water, architectural structures, trees, and hills under a sunlit sky. A sun with rays is above the figure's head, and there is a small winged figure to the left of the column.

Artwork Details

Date
1561
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
4594 × 3503 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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