The Witch of Malleghem

Pieter van der Heyden after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a densely packed scene with various figures and objects. The scene depicts fantastical characters engaged in different activities around tables with jugs and cups. The environment is lively with intricate details in each figure's attire and expression. There are oversized fruit, baskets, ladders, buildings in the distance, and ships in the background. Objects include a devilish creature on a barrel and a figure crouched in a large egg, adding ambiguity and humor. This illustration is reminiscent of works by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, with a whimsical and complex composition creating a narrative richness.