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This painting shows a person from the waist up. Their gender is ambiguous. They have long, curly, light brown hair, fair skin, rosy cheeks, thin, arched eyebrows, a long, straight nose, and a small, slightly open mouth. They wear a peach-pink garment with gold trim under a blue cloth draped over their left shoulder. The person holds an open book and is pointing at a page with their right hand. The background is black, with a bright green curtain on the right.
Correggio, Salvator Mundi, c. 1515, oil on panel, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1961.9.68

Salvator Mundi

Correggio · c. 1515 · oil on panel ·  Accession ID  1961.9.68

Antwerp 16th Century, Wife of a Member of the de Hondecoeter Family, 1543, oil on panel, Gift of Adolph Caspar Miller, 1953.3.4

Wife of a Member of the de Hondecoeter Family

Antwerp 16th Century · 1543 · oil on panel ·  Accession ID  1953.3.4

Shown from the chest up, a pale-skinned woman wears a black tricorn hat and a black cloak that covers her shoulders, chest, and much of her face in this vertical portrait painting. Her body is angled to our left, and she looks at us from the corners of her dark, almond-shaped eyes. The jet-black hat is set back slightly on her head but covers most of her forehead. A loop goes around a black button on the side to our right, and the corner of a parchment-white decoration, presumably a bow, peeks up from the far side of the hat. Her pale face is like a moon, partially visible within the opening of the cloak that goes from her temples, down her cheeks, and covers her chin to just under her lower lip. The garment is gathered over her chin, and drapes down her chest. The fabric is painted black with green undertones. A glimpse of brown hair peeks out over her left temple, to our right. Her right, gloved hand, on our left, emerges from beneath the fabric to hold a closed fan by her chin. The glove is gossamer white. The sides of the fan's sticks are coral orange, and the fan is streaked with forest green and more orange against cream white across the top, where the fabric is accordioned. The space behind her is dark, pine green, a shade lighter than the woman’s dress.
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Young Lady in a Tricorn Hat, c. 1755/1760, oil on canvas, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1952.5.77

Young Lady in a Tricorn Hat

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo · c. 1755/1760 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1952.5.77

The image shows a man's upper body from the chest up. He is slightly turned to the side with his hands clasped together, holding a folded cloth. The man has a serious expression with prominent cheekbones, a furrowed brow, light facial hair, including a mustache, short brown hair mostly covered by a dark cap, and is dressed in a dark garment with a high, white ruffled collar. A ring is on his left ring finger. The background is muted green.
Antwerp 16th Century, A Member of the de Hondecoeter Family [obverse], 1543, oil on panel, Gift of Adolph Caspar Miller, 1953.3.3.a

A Member of the de Hondecoeter Family [obverse]

Antwerp 16th Century · 1543 · oil on panel ·  Accession ID  1953.3.3.a

This is a painting of a heraldic coat of arms with a helmet and swan motif at the top. The painting prominently features a shield with diagonal stripes in black and gold tones. Atop the shield is an ornate silver helmet adorned with decorative golden flourishes. Seated above the helmet is a white swan. A scroll bearing the phrase "TART SVIS VENV" twists behind the swan, while another scroll at the base of the painting reads "DE HONDECOVTRE" along with the date "1543." The rest of the painting features elaborate leaf motifs in golden yellow and dark gray on the black background.
Antwerp 16th Century, Crested Coat of Arms [reverse], 1543, oil on panel, Gift of Adolph Caspar Miller, 1953.3.3.b

Crested Coat of Arms [reverse]

Antwerp 16th Century · 1543 · oil on panel ·  Accession ID  1953.3.3.b

This is a drawing of a battle scene with figures on horseback, a lion in the foreground, and faint gridlines overlaying the composition. In the background, there are clouds of dust or smoke, and trees in the top left. The drawing has warm earthy hues and gestural figures capturing dynamic movement.
Vicencio Carducho, The Lion Hunt, black chalk with brush and brown, rose and green washes, squared for transfer, on laid paper, Andrew W. Mellon Fund, 1977.18.1

The Lion Hunt

Vicencio Carducho · · black chalk with brush and brown, rose and green washes, squared for transfer, on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1977.18.1

The image shows a person standing in a slightly bent posture with their legs apart, drawing a bow. The individual is seen in a profile view with one arm extended forward holding the bow and the other drawn back. The person's face is partially obscured by the arm holding the bow string, but the visible profile shows a pointed nose and a smooth facial outline. The individual has long, wavy hair covered by a cap or headband. They are wearing a tunic-like garment with intricate patterns resembling scales or feathers on the shoulder and waist area, along with a fitted stocking or leg band on one leg. A quiver of arrows is attached to their back. The background is plain with light shading.
Anonymous Artist, Figure of an Archer [recto], c. 1500, pen and brown ink on laid paper; tracing marks on some of the outlines of the archer, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 1974.20.1.a

Figure of an Archer [recto]

Anonymous Artist · c. 1500 · pen and brown ink on laid paper; tracing marks on some of the outlines of the archer ·  Accession ID  1974.20.1.a

The image shows the upper half of a person standing in profile, facing right. The individual has a bald head and distinct facial features with a focused expression. They are wearing draped clothing with intricate detailing. The upper part of the image hints at a horse and rider. The image is monochromatic with a textured, neutral background.
Anonymous Artist, Rider and Standing Draped Man, after the Antique [verso], c. 1500, pen and brown ink on laid paper, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 1974.20.1.b

Rider and Standing Draped Man, after the Antique [verso]

Anonymous Artist · c. 1500 · pen and brown ink on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1974.20.1.b

This painting depicts a harbor scene with brown arches and towers on the right, along with tall columns that look like ruins. At the bottom of the painting, people are engaged in various activities along the water's edge. Some carry boxes, others tie barrels together, and others converse with each other. Some of the people wear long coats and tricorn hats while others wear turbans and draped shawls over robes. The buildings and ruins, including a tower and a bridge, dominate the right side of the painting, with the tall columns on the far right. On the left is the dark water, painted in shades of brown and blue. Distant ships with white sails can be seen, with smaller boats close to shore. The sky is depicted with expressive, loose brushstrokes in shades of blue, pale peach, and gray.
Francesco Guardi, Capriccio of a Harbor, c. 1760/1770, oil on canvas, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1943.4.50

Capriccio of a Harbor

Francesco Guardi · c. 1760/1770 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1943.4.50

The image features a winter scene with numerous people skating and socializing on a frozen river. In the distance, there is a village with several small church towers. The drawing is meticulous, with fine linework capturing details like architecture, people, and bare trees. The color palette is warm sepia, creating a vintage effect. Closest to the viewer, figures are engaging in various winter activities. Further into the distance, tall trees line the river's edge, leading the eye to more buildings and natural elements in the background.
Hans Bol, Winter Landscape with Skaters, c. 1584/1586, pen and brown ink and wash on laid paper, Gift of Robert H. and Clarice Smith, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.15.1

Winter Landscape with Skaters

Hans Bol · c. 1584/1586 · pen and brown ink and wash on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.15.1