The Death of Virginia
1505
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Italian 16th Century
A 16th-century Italian sculptor left us small bronze works in dark brown and gold.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Death of Virginia is a 1505 ink by Italian 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts a dramatic scene of a woman's death, surrounded by a group of people in ancient attire. The woman lies on the ground, while others stand around her, some with their arms raised in distress. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and hills. In the foreground, a man is shown holding a sword, while another figure stands behind him, possibly a woman. The engraving features intricate details, with cross-hatching used to create texture and depth. The use of cross-hatching in this engraving is reminiscent of the technique used by Italian 16th Century artists.
A 16th-century Italian sculptor left us small bronze works in dark brown and gold.
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