Veronica
1511
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Hans Burgkmair the Elder
Hans Burgkmair the Elder (1473–1531) was a German artist, born in Augsburg.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Veronica is a 1511 ink by Hans Burgkmair the Elder, a Renaissance work, depicting Beheaded Head, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a woman in the painting, looking directly at you. She's holding a cloth with a picture of a face on it. This detail is interesting because it shows the artist's attention to symbolism, and the story behind the image is not immediately clear, making you wonder what it means. You can learn more about this kind of art by looking into the technique: woodcut.
Hans Burgkmair the Elder (1473–1531) was a German artist, born in Augsburg.
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