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The image features two individuals depicted in oval frames, showing their upper bodies including their heads, shoulders, and part of their chests. The left individual is positioned facing slightly to the right with short, curly hair. Their facial features are well-defined with prominent eyes and lips. The person wears a garment with a visible collar. The right individual faces slightly to the left, with an open mouth. They have short, curly hair and a beard. Their garment appears similar in style to the first person, with a collar visible. Both frames are set against a lined background. The background outside the frames is plain.
National Gallery of Art · Print
"t Moye Molletje" and "Melis Bocke-baert"
Johannes and Lucas van Doetechum after Pieter Bruegel the Elder
- Date
- c. 1564/1565
- Medium
- etching
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1975.112.35
- 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.35 (New Holl. 341-376)
Subjects and terms
- Dutch
- etching
- Portrait
- Peasants
- Face
- Man
- Figures
- Frame
NGA object ID 55694. 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.