A Woman Led by a Player Holding a Torch
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
This black-and-white print shows three figures in fancy clothes. The woman on the right holds a torch and a scroll, wearing a big hat and a sword at her side. Behind her, another woman in a tall, decorated headdress leans on her shoulder. A small child stands between them, looking up. The torch and scroll might hint at something deeper—maybe knowledge or guidance. The artist used lines to create shadows and texture, making the clothes look rich. Try looking up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
