The grinder 

"The Grinder" is an etching by renowned Italian architect and artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi, who was active in the mid-18th century. This image, likely drawn from an ancient sculpture, depicts a nude male figure in a crouched pose, carefully chiseling away at a block of stone. Piranesi was known for his meticulous renderings of Roman architecture, and this artwork exemplifies his skill in depicting the human form and classical motifs. While the exact date of creation is unknown, "The Grinder" likely belongs to the period when Piranesi was exploring themes of labor, artistry, and the enduring legacy of classical antiquity.