Gertraud Knörtzlin, Bayerische Diern, Pl. 42
1710-1719
Meet Gertraud Knörtzlin, a Bavarian peasant woman depicted with a rather menacing cleaver in hand, looking like she's ready to chop more than just vegetables. Created by Elias Baeck in the early 18th century, this print is part of a series capturing local characters, framed by a wild border of grotesque faces and swirling patterns that scream Baroque drama. The text below her feet likely tells her story or a rhyme about her, adding a layer of folk humor to this striking portrait. It's a fascinating glimpse into how everyday people were caricatured and celebrated in art of that era, turning a simple farmhand into a character of legend.
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