Adam bawgt die erden (Adam Ploughing)

Hans Lützelburger after Hans Holbein the Younger

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a rustic scene with two figures engaged in labor. The image depicts a rugged outdoor setting where one figure is plowing the earth using a rudimentary tool. Beside the plowing figure, another figure with a skeletal appearance is depicted. A third figure sits in the background, appearing to hold an infant. The heavy use of lines and stark contrast creates a dramatic effect. The text above the scene reads "Adam bawgt die erden." The detailed engraving style emphasizes the textures of the ground and surrounding elements.