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May 07, 2014 at 09:00AM

In this image, a couple embraces in

a garden. The man’s dress indicates that he

is a German mercenary, who were chastised

for loose morals in many prints of the period.

The twiglike laurel wreath on his head is a

mocking emblem of victory in love and war.

His partner meets his gaze and guides his

hands, wearing long hair, an open bodice,

and a hitched-up skirt suggesting sexual

availability. Resonating with Edenic and love

garden images, the subject likely operated on

the edge of decency for its audience.

Germany, 16th century

 

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Image: 22 x 15.6 cm (8 11/16 x 6 1/8 in.); Sheet: 24.1 x 17.5 cm (9 1/2 x 6 7/8 in.)

 

Dudley P. Allen Fund

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