A Book Peddler
1758
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1758
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Book Peddler is a 1758 ink by H. Numan, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a man carrying a bundle of books over his shoulder. He’s wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a long coat, and boots, and he holds a walking stick in one hand. Behind him, a small dog sits near a simple hut with a thatched roof, and the sky looks stormy. The artist used sharp lines and shading to show the man’s tired but determined walk. The woodcut style makes everything look carved into the paper, giving it a rough, textured feel. If you like this, check out more about woodcut to see how artists carved images like this.
