Artwork
The Cobbler's Unruly Family
The Cobbler's Unruly Family is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Peter van der Borcht. It dates from 1559 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Cobbler's Unruly Family is a print by Peter van der Borcht, created in 1559 using etching and engraving techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic domestic scene, showing a cobbler and his family in a state of disorder, with people and objects scattered around, conveying a sense of everyday life.
Technique & Style
The work combines etching and engraving, demonstrating the artist's skill in these techniques.
Artist & collection
