
Seated Woman Facing Left, Holding a Flowering Branch
Bolognese 15th Century · Italian
late 15th/early 16th century
- Medium
- nielloed silver plate attached to a copper panel
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Period
- 1401 to 1500
- Image size
- 1570 × 2950px
Description
This is a photograph of an engraved metal object. The engraved image depicts a figure wearing a dress sitting on a chair, holding a bird, surrounded by floral elements. The figure is set against a patterned background with detailed engraving that enhances the texture of the garment and the foliage. The object's borders are adorned with a simple, repeating pattern, and there are metallic rivets visible at the top. This piece features an attachment component at the bottom. The photograph captures the intricate details and craftsmanship of the engraving, highlighting the contrast between the polished metal and the darkened etched lines.
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).