The image shows two individuals in oval frames, each with distinct facial features and clothing. The person on the left has a long face, a prominent nose, deep-set eyes, and is wearing a hood-like head covering and a high-necked garment. The person on the right has a similar long face, a pronounced nose, deep eye lines, short wavy hair visible under a cap, and a garment covering the shoulders and neck. The background has a simple lined pattern, contrasting with the detailed engravings of the individuals. There are no visible jewelry or objects, and the style resembles a classical engraving.
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The image shows two individuals in oval frames, each with distinct facial features and clothing. The person on the left has a long face, a prominent nose, deep-set eyes, and is wearing a hood-like head covering and a high-necked garment. The person on the right has a similar long face, a pronounced nose, deep eye lines, short wavy hair visible under a cap, and a garment covering the shoulders and neck. The background has a simple lined pattern, contrasting with the detailed engravings of the individuals. There are no visible jewelry or objects, and the style resembles a classical engraving.

National Gallery of Art · Print

"Trijn Bulle-bacx" and "Voorsichtighe Oenne"

Johannes and Lucas van Doetechum after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

Date
c. 1564/1565
Medium
etching
Classification
Print
Accession number
1975.112.21
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.21 (New Holl. 341-376)

Subjects and terms

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

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