1499
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Visit to the Spinner is a 1499 ink by Israhel van Meckenem, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts a man visiting a woman spinning wool. The man, dressed in a long coat and hat, stands on the left, while the woman sits on the right, wearing a long dress and headscarf. She holds a spindle in her right hand and a distaff in her left. The scene is set in a room with a fireplace, where various objects are displayed on a mantle. The engraving features intricate cross-hatching, which creates a sense of depth and texture. The artist's use of shading and contrast adds to the overall visual interest of the piece. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the world of engraving.
Israhel van Meckenem (c. 1445 – 10 November 1503), also known as Israhel van Meckenem the Younger, was a German printmaker and goldsmith, perhaps of a Dutch family origin. He was the most prolific engraver of the…
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