The Parable of the Unjust Husbandmen
1585
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Adriaen Collaert
Adriaen Collaert (1560–1618) was a Flemish artist, born in Antwerp.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Parable of the Unjust Husbandmen is a 1585 ink by Adriaen Collaert, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a busy scene with people working in a village. In the front, a man in robes points toward a group near a cart, while others kneel or stand around. Behind them, a town with houses, a church, and fields stretches into the distance. Trees and hills frame the scene, with a river cutting through the middle. The text at the bottom hints this is a story with a lesson—likely about fairness or responsibility. The artist used fine lines to create depth and shadows, making the scene feel detailed. Next, check out how engraving works to see how artists like this made such sharp images.
Adriaen Collaert (1560–1618) was a Flemish artist, born in Antwerp.
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