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This is a drawing of two figures in a pastoral setting. The drawing features two individuals sitting on rocky terrain, with a castle visible in the background on a hill amidst trees. The person on the left is draped in flowing robes and is looking down towards the other figure, while the person on the right extends an intricate goblet or chalice towards the first figure. The scene conveys a sense of narrative and interaction. The ground is uneven and rocky, while the castle suggests a distant, idyllic background.
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This is a drawing of two figures in a pastoral setting. The drawing features two individuals sitting on rocky terrain, with a castle visible in the background on a hill amidst trees. The person on the left is draped in flowing robes and is looking down towards the other figure, while the person on the right extends an intricate goblet or chalice towards the first figure. The scene conveys a sense of narrative and interaction. The ground is uneven and rocky, while the castle suggests a distant, idyllic background.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Nobleman and a Lady Seated in a Landscape

Lucas van Leyden

Date
1520
Medium
engraving
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.5685
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1501 to 1550
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Dutch
  • Seated figure
  • Woman
  • Costume
  • Man

NGA object ID 8609. 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.