Mann und Türke, dahinter Knecht mit Korbe 

Adam Elsheimer created "Man and Turk, behind Servant with Basket," using pen and brown ink. A frieze-like arrangement fills the frame with three figures. Dense, short strokes build up the forms, creating a contrast between light and shadow, and a sense of depth. The composition, almost theatrical, is bisected vertically. On the left, a servant with downcast eyes appears in contrast to the two figures on the right who are engaged in direct conversation, establishing a visual tension. Elsheimer subtly destabilizes simple binary oppositions. The figures, rendered with intricate detail, draw the viewer into a world where cultural identity and social hierarchy are not simply observed, but actively negotiated. The artwork invites us to explore beyond surface appearances and contemplate the rich complexity of human relationships.