Pride
1534
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1534
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white engraving shows a bare-chested woman holding a mirror up to her face. Her hair is loose, and she looks at her reflection with a slight smile. A small dog sits beside her, peering at the mirror too. The woman’s pose and the mirror suggest she’s admiring herself—maybe showing off. The artist used fine lines and shading to give the image depth. Want to see how this style works? Try looking at engraving.
