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The Visit to the Spinner

Israhel van Meckenem

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two figures in a room. One person is seated on the left, wearing a cloak and a hat with feathers. The other person is seated on the right, spinning yarn. The first person is near a large cupboard with pitchers and jugs. A cat is on the floor. In the background, there is an arc-like structure with vertical columns. The scene suggests a blend of domestic utility and aesthetic embellishment.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1495/1503
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3109 × 4524 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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