Rechts an einem Berghang eine Gruppe von vier Personen mit einem Kind bei einer Feuerstelle, links begrüßt eine Frau zwei Wanderer, von denen einer zu Pferde ist, hinter ihnen Ausblick in die Landschaft 

Johann Andreas Herrlein made this pen and brown ink drawing, located at the Städel Museum, during the 18th century in Germany. The artwork presents a scene of encounter and contrast within a mountainous landscape. On the right, a group of four individuals with a child gather around a fire, while on the left, a woman welcomes two travelers, one on horseback. This composition evokes a sense of hospitality and the meeting of different social spheres. The contrast between the settled group and the arriving travelers creates a dynamic narrative, reflective of the period's social interactions and travel culture. Herrlein's drawing offers insights into 18th-century social structures and the role of hospitality within them. Art historians use resources such as travel logs, social commentaries, and studies of daily life to better understand the cultural values embedded in Herrlein's scene. The meaning of this artwork is thus contingent on its social and institutional context.