Peasant at Market
1542
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Sebald Beham
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Peasant at Market is a 1542 ink by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white drawing of a man carrying a large pole with a flag and a bucket. He wears a hat, a short jacket, and loose pants, holding a stick in one hand and a smaller bucket in the other. Around him are two big jars and a basket with what looks like onions or roots. The banner above his head reads *"DETEN WIR VERKA"*—likely a play on words about selling or holding something. The artist used lines to create shadows and texture, making the clothes and objects look solid. Next, check out how this was made with engraving.
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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