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Erminia

Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, called Guercino

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a drawing of a woman from the waist up. She is in a three-quarter profile with her body facing right and her face turned slightly to the left. The woman has delicate facial features, a subtle smile, and styled hair in an intricate updo with curls framing her face. She is wearing a detailed garment with visible patterns and folds, and her left hand is extended outward. The drawing is in red chalk on light-toned paper, creating a soft contrast. The background has faint foliage sketches, suggesting a natural setting. The artwork is bordered with a simple double line.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1648
Medium
red chalk on cream laid paper
Dimensions
3539 × 4758 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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