Sappho
1440
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1440
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A woman sits alone in a grassy field, holding a sprig of greenery. She wears a long, flowing robe and a crown, looking down with a quiet expression. Around her, a few small flowers and plants grow near her feet. The words around her are written in an old, looping script—Latin poetry, likely about her. The artist used simple lines and soft washes of color to keep things gentle and natural. Next, check out the Renaissance to see how artists like this one shaped European art.
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