This famous painting was copied many times and repeated throughout the XVI century. Openly demonstrating a return to the traditions of Dutch painting, Mussis reproduces the composition and analytical precision of the painting “Saint Eligius in the jewelry workshop” by Petrus Christus. However, in comparison with the prototype of the 15th century, Mussys departs from the religious composition and creates an exciting lifestyle.
It is interesting to contrast a man who is focused on money and a woman who turns over the Book of Hours – one can say that she balances the self-interested profession of her husband with her prayer book.
Related Paintings 
My wife and I by Quentin Mussys 
Quentin Mussys – Cambiado con su esposa 
Mary With The Baby by Quentin Mussys 
Mi esposa y yo – Quentin Mussys 
María con el bebé – Quentin Mussys 
Quentin Massey – changé avec sa femme 
A family portrait of Isaac Massa and his wife by Frans Hals 
Tovit suspecting his wife of stealing by Rembrandt Harmens Van Rhine
My wife and I by Quentin Mussys Quentin Mussys – Cambiado con su esposa Mary With The Baby by Quentin Mussys Mi esposa y yo – Quentin Mussys María con el bebé – Quentin Mussys Quentin Massey – changé avec sa femme A family portrait of Isaac Massa and his wife by Frans Hals Tovit suspecting his wife of stealing by Rembrandt Harmens Van Rhine