Exempel und Lehr Jetziger Welt Lauf
1622
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1622
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Exempel und Lehr Jetziger Welt Lauf is a 1622 ink by Andreas Bretschneider III, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image depicts a scene of three people, two men and one woman, gathered around a large basket. The woman, dressed in a long robe, stands between the two men, who are seated on either side of her. One man holds a smaller basket, while the other sits with his hand resting on the larger basket. The scene is rendered in a detailed, etched style, with intricate lines and shading that add depth and texture to the image. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation, as the three figures seem lost in thought. For more information on this style of etching, explore the technique of drypoint.
