Woman Standing Holding a Jar on the Head

John Baptist Jackson, after Parmigianino

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a detailed engraving of a person from the waist up. The figure is in a dynamic pose, with an arm raised above their head, holding a large, round vessel or urn. The person is in profile, facing to the right, with classical facial features, including a defined nose and slightly parted lips. The hair is styled in loose, wavy curls that frame the face and extend down the neck. The individual appears to be wearing a garment that drapes elegantly over one shoulder and wraps around the body, with intricate folds and pleats. The background consists of fine, parallel lines providing a textured effect. The bottom of the image contains an inscription in a decorative script.