Allegori over malerkunsten 1593

"Allegori over malerkunsten" (Allegory of Painting) is an etching by Hans Strohmayer, created in 1593. The artwork depicts a female figure, likely representing the art of painting, lying by an easel with a palette and brushes. The figure appears to be sketching a portrait on the canvas. In the background, a city landscape and a figure looking at a large painting suggest the influence of visual sources on the creative process. The etching demonstrates the artistry and technical skill of the young artist, who died just a year later at the age of 14. This small, but significant piece can be found at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.