The Amorous Nun between the Abbot and the Monk

Hans Collaert the Elder

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a medieval interior scene. The image shows a room centered around a round table covered with a cloth, featuring various dishes displayed on top. In the foreground, a person is seated on a high-backed chair gesturing with a skewer. The table is laden with food including a loaf of bread, poultry, and other items. There are objects like pots and jugs scattered around the floor. To the left, there is a roaring fire in a hearth, with smoke curling upwards. Details such as a cat on the floor and a small dog beside the table are visible. On the right, another person is attending to someone sitting, draped in a cloak. In the background, individuals are engaged in conversation or music in a brightly lit space beyond a doorway lined with windows. The drawing depicts a scene filled with details of medieval living.