Euterpe (Personification of Music)

Niederländische Grafik 1442–1620, 1569/1573

The person in the image is depicted in a dynamic stance, balancing on one leg while holding a cylindrical object with an ornate base. The person's head is tilted back, and the facial features include a slightly parted mouth and curly hair framing the face. The clothing is elaborate and flowing, with layered sleeves, and the figure stands within an abstract frame in front of a plain background.
Kunstenaar
Niederländische Grafik 1442–1620
Datering
1569/1573
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
pen and black ink with gray wash, heightened with white gouache, on gray-green laid paper squared in black chalk
Afmetingen
27,3 × 20,3 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The person in the image is depicted in a dynamic stance, balancing on one leg while holding a cylindrical object with an ornate base. The person's head is tilted back, and the facial features include a slightly parted mouth and curly hair framing the face. The clothing is elaborate and flowing, with layered sleeves, and the figure stands within an abstract frame in front of a plain background.

Niederländische Grafik 1442–1620