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Allegorical Figure with a Cat and a Pig

Jacopo di Giovanni di Francesco

National Gallery of Art

The image is an ink drawing of a person standing in a relaxed posture. The figure faces forward with one arm resting on the side and the other raised, lightly touching their head. The face has classical proportions, with a straight nose and full lips, and the hair is depicted in curls. The body is mostly uncovered, with only hints of draped clothing around the shoulders. The person holds a cluster of foliage or a garland in one hand. The background includes architectural elements like a pillar and archway, with the area around the figure outlined with hatching for shadow and depth.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1530
Medium
pen and brown ink over traces of black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
3167 × 4874 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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