The image features a two-part portrait drawing. The left portrait displays the side profile of a person with distinct angular facial features, such as a prominent nose and a defined chin, short wavy hair, and gray clothes with a draped collar. On the right is another individual in a forward-facing position with similar facial features, wearing a hood covering their head and a garment wrapping around the neck. Both portraits are enclosed in oval frames, with a background of thin parallel lines creating a textured effect.
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The image features a two-part portrait drawing. The left portrait displays the side profile of a person with distinct angular facial features, such as a prominent nose and a defined chin, short wavy hair, and gray clothes with a draped collar. On the right is another individual in a forward-facing position with similar facial features, wearing a hood covering their head and a garment wrapping around the neck. Both portraits are enclosed in oval frames, with a background of thin parallel lines creating a textured effect.

National Gallery of Art · Print

"Pater Muylaert" and "Mater Bille-bloots"

Johannes and Lucas van Doetechum after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

Date
c. 1564/1565
Medium
etching
Classification
Print
Accession number
1975.112.12
Credit line
Andrew W. Mellon Fund
Time span
1551 to 1600
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Heads of Peasants and Country Women: pl.12 (New Holl. 341-376)

Subjects and terms

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

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