The Parable of the Miller and the Donkey

Elihu Vedder

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a street scene with various figures and a donkey. The image showcases a group of people in a town setting, with architectural elements and a path leading through an avenue of trees. In the foreground, there is a person riding a donkey, while in the background, other figures stand or walk, some dressed in flowing garments. The composition is rendered in pencil, capturing a sense of movement and depth through the use of shading and simple line work.