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"Do Not Make Water on Clippings from Nails or Hair" [fol. 30 recto]

French early 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two figures against a plain background. On the left, a person is kneeling and presenting a large chalice. This person has a youthful face, curly hair, and wears a robe. On the right, another person is leaning forward toward the chalice. This person has a bearded face, long hair, and wears an elaborate robe. A stream of red flows from the chalice towards their mouth.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1512/1515
Medium
pen and brown ink with watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions
3000 × 4603 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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