This drawing depicts two profiles framed by separate oval borders. On the left, an elderly man is shown facing right, from the shoulders up with a prominent nose, deep-set eyes, and visible wrinkles. His hair is curly, and he wears a cap and a robe. On the right, an elderly woman is shown facing left, from the shoulders up with a pointed nose, prominent eyes, and a calm expression. She wears a head covering. The background consists of horizontal lines adding texture to each oval. The two portraits are adjacent, creating a symmetrical composition.
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This drawing depicts two profiles framed by separate oval borders. On the left, an elderly man is shown facing right, from the shoulders up with a prominent nose, deep-set eyes, and visible wrinkles. His hair is curly, and he wears a cap and a robe. On the right, an elderly woman is shown facing left, from the shoulders up with a pointed nose, prominent eyes, and a calm expression. She wears a head covering. The background consists of horizontal lines adding texture to each oval. The two portraits are adjacent, creating a symmetrical composition.

National Gallery of Art · Print

"Schonckje Wel-bedrocht" and "Pronckje Heel-volmaeckt"

Johannes and Lucas van Doetechum after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

Date
c. 1564/1565
Medium
etching
Classification
Print
Accession number
1975.112.36
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.36

Subjects and terms

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

NGA object ID 55695. 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.