The diligent worker 

Dearest readers: On this occasion, I would like to send you an engraving that deserves to be explained and which is entitled… …THE DILIGENT WORKER This series was printed by Philip Galle (1537-1612), one of the most important printers and engravers in the Netherlands and throughout Europe, known for his engravings on copper plates. The concept and drawing belong to Maarten van Heemskerck (1498-1574), a Dutch portraitist and painter of religious subjects famous for the numerous drawings he provided for engraving. This engraving …