Artwork
One of the Foolish Virgins
One of the Foolish Virgins is a print by the Renaissance artist Urs Graf the Elder. It dates from 1510 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1949.409
- Credit line
- Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland
About this work
Overview
One of the Foolish Virgins is a 1510 print by Urs Graf the Elder, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman with her hair pulled back, adjusting her dress while holding a small object. Her calm yet serious expression is accentuated by downcast eyes.
Technique & Style
Executed in black and white, the work showcases sharp lines that clearly define the subject's clothing and body. Shading is used to create contrast between her features and the plain background, characteristic of Renaissance artistic techniques.
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