Jonge vrouw en oude man 1475 - 1480

"Jonge vrouw en oude man" (Young Woman and Old Man), created between 1475 and 1480, is a pen and ink drawing by the Master of the Amsterdam Cabinet. This drawing is a small-scale work, measuring only 101 mm by 94 mm, but it showcases the artist's meticulous detail and skillful use of line. The work depicts a young woman with a wreath of leaves on her head, possibly symbolizing youth and fertility, and an older man holding a basket, potentially representing experience and wisdom. The artist, known only as the Master of the Amsterdam Cabinet, was active in the Netherlands during the late 15th century. While little is known about the artist's identity, their work reveals a keen understanding of human anatomy and a penchant for realism.