The Story
The Blind Leading the Blind by Pieter van der Heyden (Netherlandish, c.
1530–c.
1575).
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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The Blind Leading the Blind
Pieter van der Heyden (Netherlandish, c. 1530–c. 1575)
The Blind Leading the Blind
Pieter van der Heyden (Netherlandish, c. 1530–c. 1575)32 people viewing now
Period
Renaissance
Theme
Daily Life
Medium
engraving
Current Location
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.
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