Fornem herre fulgt af tjenere rider forbi et monument 1720 - 1751

Marcus Tuscher made this drawing with pen and brush in brown and grey ink. It depicts a nobleman followed by servants, riding past a monument. The artist uses the thin lines of the pen to capture the scene's details, from the fine clothing of the nobleman to the architectural structure in the background. The washes of ink add depth and volume, creating subtle tonal gradations. This printmaking method was efficient for rapidly reproducing images, and could be tied to a developing system of labor and class, with highly skilled artists, and the nobleman as the patron. The drawing provides a glimpse into the world of the elite and the contrast between the life of the nobleman and the labor of his servants. Tuscher's choice of media and technique is a testament to the rich possibilities inherent in drawing as a method of social representation.