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Titian's Mistress

Sir Anthony van Dyck

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man and a woman from the waist up. The man is positioned to the left, with his body turned slightly towards the woman on the right. He has a long beard and is wearing a head covering that blends into his hair. His attire includes a cloak or outer garment with a fur collar. The woman stands closely to the man, facing him directly, with her head slightly tilted downwards. Her facial features are youthful, with defined eyes and a slightly parted expression. Her hair is curly and styled away from her face. She wears an elegant garment with a fur-lined collar and intricate patterns on the bodice. The background is a textured dark surface with a strong contrast that highlights the figures in the foreground. To the right of the woman, there is a shelf holding a human skull.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching
Dimensions
3518 × 4575 px
Public Domain
Yes
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