The Pilgrims

Lucas van Leyden

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two elderly figures engaged in conversation in a natural setting, accompanied by a distant traveler. The scene is intricately depicted in black and white, capturing a moment of interaction between two figures seated on a rocky landscape under the shade of leafy trees. One figure appears to be in a kneeling position, supported by a crutch, looking intently at the other, who is seated and donned in a furry hat, holding an object. In the background, a third figure is seen walking, leaning on a stick. The surrounding landscape features trees and distant hills.