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Unequal Love: An Old Man with a Young Woman
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Unequal Love: An Old Man with a Young Woman

Albrecht Dürer · 1493 - 1497 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Costume: Both are well dressed according to German fashion of ca. 1490-1500. The man wears a doublet trimmed with fur and pointed shoes with straps. On the ground lies his hat of long-haired felt with high crown and wide brim. The woman wears a gown with low round neckline and a bodice with vertical pleats. On her head a cap with network of (gold) thread (Haube) with translucent veillet on the forehead. At her waist a purse, which she holds in her hand.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineDe ongelijke liefde: een oude man met een jonge vrouw. 1493 - 1497. Albrecht Dürer. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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