Odoratus, L'Ordorat
1639
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1639
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a man and woman on a balcony, with the man holding a sword and the woman a flower. They are dressed in 17th-century clothing, and the background is a landscape with trees and clouds. The man and woman are surrounded by decorative elements, including a curtain, a vase, and a dog. The overall mood of the painting is one of elegance and refinement. The use of cross-hatching in the engraving creates a sense of texture and depth, adding to the overall visual interest of the painting. To learn more about the technique used in this painting, look up "engraving".