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The Pensive Carpenter

Albrecht Altdorfer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man sitting with his head resting on his left hand and his elbow leaning on a windowsill or ledge, while his right arm rests across his lap. He has a focused expression and wears a cap on his head. The man is dressed in a long-sleeved tunic with a belt at his waist, knee-length pants, and ankle boots. He is holding a rectangular block of wood or a similar object. The background features a textured wall and a cylindrical object hanging from the ceiling, possibly a lantern.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1520/1530
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
1905 × 2339 px
Public Domain
Yes
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