Rhetoric
1525
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1525
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Rhetoric is a 1525 ink by Georg Pencz, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts a woman seated on a bench, wearing a long dress with her hair styled in an updo. She is barefoot and holds a cloth in her right hand. A small child stands before her, holding a book and looking up at the woman. The scene is set against a backdrop of columns and a wall. The woman's expression is contemplative, and the child's gaze suggests a sense of curiosity. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet reflection. If you're interested in exploring more works from the Renaissance period, consider looking up the Renaissance movement.
