The Zendale, or the woman returning from church, from "Divers Portraits" 1775

"The Zendale, or the woman returning from church" from "Divers Portraits" is an etching by Giovanni David, created in 1775. The artwork depicts a woman in traditional dress, her face obscured by a veil as she walks away from a church. This evocative piece, likely inspired by Venetian street life, highlights the anonymity and social customs of the time. The composition, with its focus on the woman's figure against a backdrop of a church, suggests themes of faith, societal expectations, and the importance of appearance in 18th-century Venice. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York houses this intricate engraving.