
The Wise Virgins before the Fire
Bosse, Abraham · French
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Classification
- Portfolio
- Period
- 1601 to 1650
- Image size
- 4394 × 3411px
Description
The image shows five women sitting in a semi-circle around a fireplace. They have distinct facial features and varied hairstyles, and wear formal dresses. There is a table with lit candles, and some of the women appear to be holding books or documents. In the background, there is an ornate fireplace and a window with closed shutters showing a crescent moon. The room is elegantly decorated with wood paneling and textile wall hangings.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).