The Angry Wife

Israhel van Meckenem

National Gallery of Art

This is a print showing a woman holding a broom-like object and engaging in a struggle with a man. The woman is on the left, holding the object above her head in one hand and with the other holding the wrist of the man, who is partially kneeling on the left. They both have pale skin and light hair. Above them is a fantastical creature with the body of a snake, wings, human arms, and the face of a beast. A small dog stands near the bottom left corner of the print, looking up at them. Next to it on the ground is what looks like a discarded apron. The ground and dark background are both detailed with cross-hatching.