Bertoldo Placing the Jailer in the Sack

Giuseppe Maria Crespi and Ludovico Mattioli

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person standing sideways, holding a large sack that obscures their face. The person's hands are raised around the top of the sack, potentially tying it closed. The person is wearing loose-fitting clothing, possibly a coat or tunic, and boots or shoes. The background has a textured wall and a plain floor. No jewelry or extra objects are visible.