Twee mannen zetten het vuur aan het spinrokken van een slapende vrouw 1739 - 1804

"Twee mannen zetten het vuur aan het spinrokken van een slapende vrouw" is an etching by Johann Andreas Benjamin Nothnagel, a German artist. The artwork, created between 1739 and 1804, depicts three figures in a domestic setting: two men seated at a table, one lighting the spinning wheel of a sleeping woman. The etching is rendered in black and white, giving it a dark and brooding tone, typical of the genre of genre painting. The intimate scene captures a moment of daily life, highlighting the mundane activities and social interactions of ordinary people. Nothnagel's etching stands out for its detailed depiction of figures and the use of chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and realism.