1586
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Allegory of Prudence is a 1586 ink by Hendrik Goltzius, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In the painting, a woman sits in the center, surrounded by a cityscape. She wears a long dress and a headscarf, and her hands are placed on her lap. The woman is surrounded by various objects, including a snake, a bird, and a mirror. The woman's face is serene, and her eyes are cast downward. The background of the painting is a cityscape with buildings and trees. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of calmness and contemplation. The painting is an example of Renaissance art, and it showcases the artist's skill in creating intricate details and textures. The use of cross-hatching techniques adds depth and dimension to the painting. To learn more about the artist's techniques, look up the technique of cross-hatching.
Hendrick Goltzius (German: , Dutch: ; né Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter.
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