1558
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Everyman is a 1558 ink by Pieter van der Heyden, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This crowded engraving shows a chaotic mix of people, objects, and symbols. A central figure kneels, surrounded by tools, books, and odd shapes like a giant key or a broken column. Around him, smaller scenes play out: a man with a lute, a woman with a basket, and a tiny village in the background. The whole image feels packed with meaning, like a puzzle where every detail matters. The words "Nemo Non" repeat across the print, hinting at a moral lesson—likely about human flaws or life’s struggles. The artist used sharp lines and shading to create depth, making the scene feel both busy and carefully planned. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this carved images into metal.
Pieter van der Heyden (c. 1530 - after March 1572) was a Flemish printmaker who is known for his reproductive engravings after works by leading Flemish painters and designers of the 16th century.
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