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The image contains two side-by-side oval-framed portraits of older individuals. The left portrait shows an older woman with a headscarf covering most of her hair, with distinct facial features, deep lines, and wrinkles. The right portrait displays an older man with a textured cap, curly hair, and stern facial features. Both individuals are portrayed in profile, facing each other. The background features lined shading within the oval frames against a neutral textured background.
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The image contains two side-by-side oval-framed portraits of older individuals. The left portrait shows an older woman with a headscarf covering most of her hair, with distinct facial features, deep lines, and wrinkles. The right portrait displays an older man with a textured cap, curly hair, and stern facial features. Both individuals are portrayed in profile, facing each other. The background features lined shading within the oval frames against a neutral textured background.

National Gallery of Art · Print

"Verdorde Nel" and "Jan Afterlam"

Johannes and Lucas van Doetechum after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

Date
c. 1564/1565
Medium
etching
Classification
Print
Accession number
1975.112.10
Credit line
Andrew W. Mellon Fund
Time span
1551 to 1600
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Heads of Peasants and Country Women: pl.10 (New Holl. 341-376)

Subjects and terms

  • Dutch
  • Woman
  • Hat
  • Portrait
  • Peasants
  • Man
  • Frame

NGA object ID 55669. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.