...il tomo sus simples...
1855
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1855
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This scene shows a crowded, dim room with a man in old-fashioned armor standing by a fire. Around him, a woman and kids sit or crouch near a table covered in pots and food. The walls are rough, and a window lets in faint light. Outside, a church tower and trees are faintly visible. The man’s raised hand and focused gaze suggest he’s explaining something, maybe about the cooking. The title hints at a story about mixing ingredients—like a medieval recipe. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.
