The Procuress

Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750, 1620–1640

This is a drawing of four people in conversation, with two central figures exchanging a document or object. The figures are depicted in an elaborate scene, each adorned in richly textured clothing. The characters engage with one another, creating a narrative of dialogue or exchange. The artwork is rendered with a high degree of contrast using bold lines and shading, capturing the expressive features and gestures of the figures.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750
Date
1620–1640
Type
Print
Medium
color chiaroscuro woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
22.5 × 34.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of four people in conversation, with two central figures exchanging a document or object. The figures are depicted in an elaborate scene, each adorned in richly textured clothing. The characters engage with one another, creating a narrative of dialogue or exchange. The artwork is rendered with a high degree of contrast using bold lines and shading, capturing the expressive features and gestures of the figures.

Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750