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Two Kings and a Woman Leaving an Elaborate Palace

Jan Gossaert

1506

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Architectural

Dominant colour

Two Kings and a Woman Leaving an Elaborate Palace is a 1506 ink by Jan Gossaert, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jan Gossaert
When & what style?: 1506 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a fancy palace with tall columns and detailed carvings. Two men in robes stand near the entrance, while a woman in flowing clothes walks away. The building has arches, steps, and ornate decorations covering every surface. The artist used fine lines to create depth, almost like a sketch for a grand building. The paper has a textured look, and the ink is precise—every line matters. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.