Woman's Head on a Pedestal
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1563
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a woman’s head on a tall pedestal, framed by a round arch. The head wears a crown of leaves, and the pedestal is decorated with vines, grapes, and small birds. Two winged creatures sit on either side, looking upward. The artist used fine lines to create texture, like the folds in the drapery or the feathers on the birds. The whole scene feels balanced and precise, like a carefully arranged still life. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.
