Who painted Peasant Woman with Two Jugs?

Peasant Woman with Two Jugs was painted by Barthel Beham in 1524.

Where can I see Peasant Woman with Two Jugs?

Peasant Woman with Two Jugs is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Peasant Woman with Two Jugs?

Peasant Woman with Two Jugs is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Peasant Woman with Two Jugs?

Museum-quality prints of Peasant Woman with Two Jugs are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Peasant Woman with Two Jugs

Barthel Beham , 1524

Peasant Woman with Two Jugs is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Barthel Beham. It dates from 1524 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Peasant Woman with Two Jugs is an engraving on laid paper created by Barthel Beham in 1524.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts a peasant woman bending over two clay jugs, with a woven basket in her left hand. The rough ground and scattered plants around her suggest a rural setting.

Technique & Style

The engraving features sharp, dark lines that create texture in the woman's clothes and the jugs. The artist achieved a three-dimensional effect through cross-hatching, using tiny, repeating lines to build up shadows and details.