Labor and Diligence Enjoying their Simple Meal

About this work

This engraving shows a scene of two figures, Labor and Diligence, sitting at a table. They are surrounded by other figures, including a woman holding a plate of food and another woman carrying a jug. The scene is set in a simple room with a fireplace and a window in the background. In the foreground, a man is shown carrying a tray of food, while another man is depicted holding a plate. The figures are all dressed in simple clothing, and the overall mood of the scene is one of quiet contentment. The engraving is a beautiful example of Renaissance art, and it is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art, Washington. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Philip Galle.