The Amorous Nun between the Abbot and the Monk
1560
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Hans Collaert the Elder
Hans Collaert the Elder (1560–1560) was an artist.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Amorous Nun between the Abbot and the Monk is a 1560 ink by Hans Collaert the Elder, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows three robed figures in a dimly lit room. A monk sits at a table piled with food and pots, while a nun and another monk stand nearby. The room has arched doorways, shelves with jars, and a small dog curled up on the floor. Above them, a smaller scene shows a group of figures in a landscape. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth and texture, especially in the folds of the robes and the details of the food. The scene looks like a story with hidden meaning rather than a real event. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one carved images into metal plates.
Hans Collaert the Elder (1560–1560) was an artist.
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