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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
- 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
NGA object ID 55680. 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.