Twee vrouwen uit Frascati en een heremiet 1819

"Twee vrouwen uit Frascati en een heremiet" (1819) is an etching by Bartolomeo Pinelli, an Italian artist known for his depictions of daily life and folklore. The work portrays two women from Frascati, a town near Rome, approaching a hermit seated outside a building. The women are traditionally dressed, emphasizing the local character of the scene. This etching reflects Pinelli's interest in capturing the authentic culture and people of his time through detailed observation and a lively style, typical of Romanticism. The small size and intimate nature of the composition create a sense of closeness and connection between the viewer and the scene.