Seated Girl with a Dog

About this work

This medieval-style drawing depicts a young girl sitting with her legs crossed, cradling a small dog in her arms. She wears a long dress and a headpiece adorned with flowers. The girl and dog are set against a backdrop of leaves, with the girl's dress and the dog's fur rendered in soft, muted tones. The overall effect is one of gentle, quiet intimacy. The artist's use of pen and ink creates a sense of delicacy and subtlety, while the touches of orange tempera add a pop of color to the otherwise muted palette. The drawing's simplicity belies a deeper sense of emotion and connection between the girl and her canine companion. For more works in tempera, explore the technique further.