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Head of the Virgin by Emmanuel Tzanès

Head of the Virgin

Head of the Virgin

The Met

Artist: Emmanuel Tzanès(Greek, active by 1636–died 1690)

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground

Dimensions: 8 3/8 x 7 1/8 in. (21.3 x 18.1 cm)

Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Henry Morgenthau, 1933

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Brief Description

Black and white image of a woman with a draped head covering and a patterned halo

Detailed Description

The black and white image presents a close-up, frontal view of a woman's head and upper torso, rendered in the style of an icon. Her head is gently tilted towards the viewer's right, and her eyes are cast downwards. She is enveloped in a dark, draped head covering that frames her face and extends over her shoulders. A lighter, horizontally striped band is visible across her forehead, beneath the dark fabric. Her facial features include a long, slender nose, full lips, and large, almond-shaped eyes with distinct pupils. The surface shows a network of fine cracks, particularly noticeable on her face and the lighter areas of the halo. A circular halo, adorned with intricate, swirling floral or foliate patterns, encircles her head against a lighter background. The halo extends to the left and right edges of the frame. In the upper right portion of the halo, two Greek letters, 'OV', are visible. A decorative, four-pointed star-like motif is present on her right shoulder.

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