Minneapolis Institute of Art
Country Woman with Two Jugs
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- Date
- 1524
- Medium
- Engraving
- Department
- European Art
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Object ID
- 121471
From the Minneapolis Institute of Art record
This woman was originally paired with a print of a similarly gesturing man. That pendant left no doubt about the erotic associations of these jugs and cup. Although mores were changing, women at this time were still seen as morally weak and lustful. A concealed hand could signify condemnation and ruin, perhaps warning viewers to lead a virtuous life. Germany, Europe
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- Credit line
- Gift of Elizabeth, Julie, and Catherine Andrus in memory of John and Marion Andrus
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