A man climbs a ladder while a woman throws water on him from above 1575 - 1599

This etching by Giovanni Ambrogio Brambilla, dating from 1575 to 1599, depicts a humorous scene of a man climbing a ladder while a woman pours water over him. The inscription in Italian, "Aspetta, aspetta mariolo ladro," which translates to "Wait, wait, thief Mariolo," suggests a playful and satirical tone. This print, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, offers a glimpse into the artistic style of Brambilla and the social satire of the late 16th century.