The Pensive Carpenter

Albrecht Altdorfer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man seated, hunched forward, resting his arm on a large rectangular wooden plank. He has facial features such as a pointed nose, a mustache, and deep-set eyes, with his hair mostly covered by a textured cap. The man wears a long-sleeved tunic and loose-fitting pants with visible folds. The setting includes a wooden bench and textured surfaces in the background, suggesting an interior space.