Reeks van figuren die verschillende bezigheden en emoties verbeelden

About this artwork

collector's mark: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

This delicate paper print from 1533 presents a compact frieze of small figures, each captured in distinct poses that convey various occupations and emotional states. Measuring just 38 mm high, the narrow horizontal format suggests it may have been designed as a border, book illustration, or collector’s sheet. Although listed as anonymous, the work is associated with Hans Weiditz II, a German artist celebrated for his lively woodcuts during the early Renaissance. Such series were popular in the sixteenth century as visual explorations of human character and daily life. They invited viewers to recognize themselves and others in the depicted gestures, trades, and moods, reflecting a growing interest in psychology and social observation. The presence of collector’s mark Lugt 2228 further indicates its value to later connoisseurs who prized these intimate prints for both their artistic charm and documentary insight into the period.