Slapende man Possibly 1523

"Slapende man" (Sleeping man), a small etching by Dirck Vellert, created sometime in 1523, depicts a man asleep on the ground in a rural landscape. The scene is detailed, with a large tree, distant buildings, and a small dog beside the man. The artwork’s precise location is currently unknown. Vellert, active between 1475 and 1552, was a prolific printmaker, known for his detailed engravings depicting both religious and secular subjects. This etching, with its small size and the detailed rendering of everyday life, reflects Vellert's mastery of the medium.