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Prudence [verso]

Giovanni Alberti

National Gallery of Art

The drawing depicts a full-length figure of a person standing in a slightly turned position with the head turned to the left. The facial features are minimal, and the hair is styled simply. The individual wears draped, flowing garments that suggest a robe or gown, with folds and layers adding volume and texture. The figure's arms are bent at the elbows, holding up a portion of the garment. There are no visible accessories or objects. The background is plain, drawing attention solely to the figure. The artwork is rendered in reddish-brown hues, indicative of a sepia or sanguine sketch on paper.

Artwork Details

Date
1596/1601
Medium
red chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
2978 × 4794 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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