Portrait of a Lady

Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit, 1532

This artwork is a portrait showing the upper half of a woman who is positioned slightly turned to her left. She has a fair complexion, and her facial features include a straight nose and a calm expression. Her hair is covered by a white headdress that drapes over her shoulders. The woman is dressed in a dark garment with a high collar, adorned with intricate embroidery. She holds a small book with both hands, and she wears rings on her fingers. The background is a muted brown. Text is visible at the top of the painting.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit
Date
1532
Type
Painting
Medium
tempera on panel
Dimensions
44.2 × 31.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This artwork is a portrait showing the upper half of a woman who is positioned slightly turned to her left. She has a fair complexion, and her facial features include a straight nose and a calm expression. Her hair is covered by a white headdress that drapes over her shoulders. The woman is dressed in a dark garment with a high collar, adorned with intricate embroidery. She holds a small book with both hands, and she wears rings on her fingers. The background is a muted brown. Text is visible at the top of the painting.

Deutsche Grafik der Dürerzeit