A Censer

About this work

This engraving shows two draped women standing side by side, each holding up a large, ornate censer between them. The censer is heavy and detailed, with a woven top and a scroll-like handle. Their robes cling to their bodies, showing muscle and movement, and their hair is styled neatly under headbands. The women’s poses are balanced and strong, like they’re working together to carry the censer. The background is plain, so the focus stays on their effort and the object itself. This is an example of engraving, a technique where artists etch lines into metal plates.