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Orante from the Villa Medici

Jacques-Louis David

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a figure standing upright. The person is holding a scroll in each hand and is facing slightly to the left. The facial features are classical, with a serene expression. The person has long, wavy hair partially covered by draped fabric. The clothing is flowing and layered, resembling classical Greco-Roman attire. No visible jewelry is present. The background is plain and unadorned, with subtle shading.

Artwork Details

Date
1775/80
Medium
brown ink with gray wash over traces of graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
3290 × 4577 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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