1548
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Three Women in a Bathroom is a 1548 ink by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows three women in a steamy, windowed room. The woman on the left stands barefoot, holding a towel, while the middle woman sits on a bench, scrubbing her leg. The smallest woman, in a cap, leans over her shoulder, holding a bowl. The walls are plain, and the windows have small panes. The artist used fine lines to show skin and fabric, making the scene feel both real and exaggerated. This kind of close-up detail was common in Renaissance prints. Look up engraving to see how artists like this carved images into metal plates.
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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