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Dancing Nymph with Bow and Arrows

John Baptist Jackson

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman standing with her feet crossed as she steps on a helmet and a bow. Her arms are slightly bent outward, holding up a flowing garment around her knees. The woman's facial features include a direct gaze with delicately arched eyebrows and a subtle smile. Her hair is styled with curls that cascade around her face, adorned with floral decorations. She is dressed in a light, flowing dress with billowing sleeves, revealing her arms and shoulders. The fabric around her legs creates a voluminous appearance. No jewelry or accessories are visible, and she is not holding any additional objects. The background is plain and unadorned, emphasizing the figure and her posture.

Artwork Details

Date
1752-1754
Medium
chiaroscuro woodcut in green and black on laid paper
Dimensions
2911 × 5083 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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