Metselaar die een muur gaat witten 1660

Giuseppe Maria Mitelli's etching, "Metselaar die een muur gaat witten" (1660), depicts a mason, a worker who constructs walls, in the midst of his labor. The figure, clad in a simple shirt and apron, balances a bucket of whitewash on his head as he carries a long tool for mixing and applying plaster. His strong physique and determined expression highlight the physical demands of his work. This print is part of a series of engravings by Mitelli showcasing various trades and everyday life.