Allegory of the Wheel Collar as Devil's Work Size:11″ x 9″ (Horizontal) The simplicity of the scene

The simplicity of the scene allows viewers to focus on the beauty and strength of the female figure

she gracefully holds a palette and brushes

inscribed in Latin at the top right

Image file name: the_menagerie_78fd9f88

Allegory of the Wheel Collar as Devil's Work Size:11″ x 9″ (Horizontal) The simplicity of the sceneAllegorie op de radkraag als duivelswerk, 1580 anonymous Depicting a young and elegant couple in a workshop, the scene is filled with an intriguing sense of mischief as three devils diligently craft stiff wheel or ruff collars. To the right, one devil works a bellows, adding a touch of dark humor to the composition. The picture is accompanied by a two line Dutch caption. Copyright: Public domain