Large Pendant, Three Nude Women with Twigs at Centre
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1596
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows three naked women standing in a square frame, each holding a twig. Around them are swirling vines, flowers, and small animals like birds and rabbits. Above the frame is a fancy chandelier-like design with loops and bows, while the sides have decorative scrolls and hanging vases. The women are placed in the center, almost like they’re part of a pattern. The whole scene looks like a detailed border, with tiny cross-hatching lines giving it depth. Look up engraving to see how artists create these precise lines.
