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The Parable of the Unjust Husbandmen
The Parable of the Unjust Husbandmen is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Adriaen Collaert. It dates from 1585 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower right, in plate, in image: H.Bol. Inu A.C. fec. Sadl. exc. 1.5.8.5; below image, in plate: Vitiferum Dominus collem elocat; ergo fideles / Mittit oportuno vernas pro fenctibus anno. / Natum etiam mittit quem spretum protinus illi / Turgidi auaritia que odio inuidiaque trucidant. Matt. 21.
- Markings
- Marked:none
About this work
Overview
The Parable of the Unjust Husbandmen is an engraving on laid paper created by Adriaen Collaert in 1585.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a village scene with a man in robes gesturing towards a group near a cart, surrounded by others. The accompanying text suggests a narrative with a moral lesson, possibly related to fairness or responsibility.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a detailed scene with fine lines, creating depth and shadows. The engraving technique allowed for sharp images, characteristic of prints from this period.
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