The Trefilería on Peignitz 1494

"The Trefilería on Peignitz" is a watercolor painting by Albrecht Dürer, created in 1494. It depicts a detailed view of a wire-drawing mill in the German town of Pegnitz, with a focus on the complex architecture and the industrial activity of the time. Dürer's meticulous rendering of the buildings, their timber frames and tiled roofs, showcases his early mastery of perspective and realism. The work offers a glimpse into the daily life of a medieval industrial site, highlighting the importance of craft and manufacturing in 15th-century Europe.