Maler und Geselle im Atelier bei Lampenlicht an ihren Zeichentischen arbeitend 

Johann Ludwig Ernst Morgenstern created this pencil drawing, "Painter and Journeyman in the Studio Working at their Drawing Tables by Lamplight" sometime in the late 18th or early 19th century. The image offers a quiet glimpse into the workspace of artists during a time when artistic training followed a hierarchical structure. Here, the master painter, likely Morgenstern himself, is shown alongside a journeyman, or apprentice. The scene is bathed in the warm glow of lamplight, which highlights their shared dedication to craft, while the hierarchy implicit to the artistic training of the period is visible. The journeyman worked to gain experience and perfect his skills. It is a portrayal of labor, knowledge, and the intimate, often unseen moments of artistic development. The setting offers us a window into the artist’s world, as well as the personal and collective experience of artistic creation.