Woman Standing near a Vase 1514 - 1536

This 16th-century engraving by Agostino Veneziano depicts a female figure standing near a vase. The woman is nude, her body is depicted with Renaissance realism and her hair is adorned with a laurel wreath. Her pose is relaxed, her left hand resting on a pillar, while her right hand delicately touches the vase. The background features a picturesque landscape with rolling hills and a distant village, creating a harmonious contrast with the figure. The work is characterized by its finely detailed lines and meticulous shading, typical of the artist's mastery of engraving, and is considered a prime example of Renaissance printmaking, showcasing the beauty of the human form and the elegance of classical art.