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Two Lovers

attributed to John Baptist Jackson, probably after Giovanni Battista Piazzetta

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a close-up of two individuals facing each other. The person on the left is looking forward with defined facial features and curly hair. The individual on the right is in profile, with features including a strong nose and styled hair. Both are wearing garments with voluminous collars, and the right person's hand is touching the left person's chin. The background is a neutral brown tone.

Artwork Details

Medium
chiaroscuro woodcut printed from five blocks in shades of brown and gray on laid paper
Dimensions
3529 × 5101 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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