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"Susanna Smuls" and "Leuye Joost"

Johannes and Lucas van Doetechum after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

National Gallery of Art

There are two separate oval portraits placed side by side within a rectangular frame. Each portrait shows the head and shoulders of an elderly person. In the left portrait, the person is slightly turned towards the right with deep-set eyes and wears a hood covering the head and neck. In the right portrait, the individual faces more to the left with distinct facial features, a focused expression, short curly hair under a brimmed hat, and both are dressed conservatively up to the neck. The background consists of horizontal lines, and there are no other intricate patterns or elements besides the frame and ovals.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1564/1565
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4760 × 3435 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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