Who created "Head of a Young Woman"?

Head of a Young Woman was created by Francesco Polanzani after Carlo Cignani in 1651 to 1700.

When was "Head of a Young Woman" created?

This artwork was created 1651 to 1700.

What medium is "Head of a Young Woman"?

Head of a Young Woman is etching and engraving on laid paper.

Is "Head of a Young Woman" in the public domain?

Yes, Head of a Young Woman is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Head of a Young Woman

Francesco Polanzani after Carlo Cignani

1651 to 1700

Medium

etching and engraving on laid paper

Dimensions

plate: 18.4 x 12.6 cm (7 1/4 x 4 15/16 in.) sheet: 28.6 x 21.8 cm (11 1/4 x 8 9/16 in.)

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

Accession Number

2000.139.1

Art Historical Context

Behold the delicate *Head of a Young Woman*, an exquisite etching and engraving on laid paper by Francesco Polanzani, faithfully reproducing a composition by the esteemed Bolognese Baroque master Carlo Cignani. Created sometime between 1651 and 1700, this intimate print measures just 18.4 x 12.6 cm on the plate, inviting close contemplation of its subject's serene features—softly modeled face, flowing hair, and gentle gaze that evoke quiet introspection. In the Baroque era, prints like this one played a vital role in spreading the elegance of Italian painting across Europe. Cignani, a leading...

Head of a Young Woman

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