Two Loves
1513
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1513
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows two women holding hands. One holds a snake, the other a flower. They stand in a dark space with no background. It’s a small print on paper, only five inches tall. The lines are sharp and detailed. The women’s faces stay calm, but the snake and flower feel symbolic. The lines are made by cross-hatching. It’s an old technique where thin lines create shadows and depth. Look up cross-hatching next.
