A Couple Addressing a Gesticulating Young Man
1596
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1596
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
In this engraving, a couple stands together, while a young man gestures towards them with his right hand. The couple is dressed in Renaissance attire, with the woman wearing a long, flowing dress and the man wearing a cloak and hat. The young man is also dressed in Renaissance clothing, with a cloak and hat. The scene is set against a plain background, with no visible scenery or objects. The figures are arranged in a triangular composition, with the couple at the base and the young man at the apex. This engraving is characteristic of the Renaissance style, with its use of cross-hatching and attention to detail. For more information on this style, look up the Renaissance movement.