
Various Occupations [recto]
Italian 15th Century · Italian
fourth quarter 15th century
- Medium
- engraved copper plate
- Classification
- Technical Material
- Period
- 1401 to 1500
- Image size
- 5466 × 3696px
Description
It is a drawing showing three individuals engaged in various activities. The left figure is focused on an object in hand with stick-like objects protruding from a round shape at their feet. A smaller form, possibly a child, is leaning against them. In the center, another figure is holding a vertical, spindle-like object and seems to be spinning or weaving. Their feet are partially visible, showing strands of material extending towards a basket filled with tools or materials. To the right, a third figure sits on a barrel holding a musical instrument resembling a bagpipe. The scene is set against a plain background with a stylized, linear engraving technique.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).