Moon

Moon

Theodor de Bry

1584

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a young figure, possibly a woman, standing in a landscape with a crescent moon in her right hand. She is dressed in a flowing robe and has a halo around her head. A banner with the word "LUNA" is above her. The figure is surrounded by clouds, and the overall atmosphere of the image is dreamy and ethereal. The use of cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and texture in the image. The engraving technique used in this image is characteristic of the Renaissance period, which was known for its attention to detail and realism.

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