The Man with the Torch and a Woman Followed by a Fool

Lucas van Leyden

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three full-length figures standing close together in an alleyway. The central figure is a woman, standing straight with a high forehead, wearing a long gown with voluminous sleeves, a headdress, and a tasseled belt. To her right, a man in a tunic and hat gestures with one arm while holding a lit torch. To her left, another man holds a wooden club over his shoulder. In the background, a figure partially hides in a window in the brick wall. The scene is set in an outdoor area with detailed brickwork.