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A Man with a Turban Leading a Woman Wearing Peacock Feathers

Attributed to Zacharias Dolendo after Jacques de Gheyn II

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two individuals walking together, with another person partially visible in the background. The woman on the left is dressed elegantly, holding a fan in her right hand. Her face is detailed, with intricate features, and she has an elaborate updo with a headpiece featuring plumes. She wears a dress with puffed sleeves, a decorated bodice, and a long skirt with ornate detailing. The man on her left has a prominent mustache and is wearing a fur-collared coat, tight-fitting trousers, and boots. He has a large turban-like hat with a plume. In the background, another figure is holding an indistinct object, possibly a staff or weapon, with a hat on his head. They are all set against a plain, textured backdrop that suggests a simple indoor setting.

Artwork Details

Date
1595/1596
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3396 × 4688 px
Public Domain
Yes
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