1546
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Peasants Behind the Fence is a 1546 ink by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a group of people crowded behind a fence. Some are standing, some are sitting, and one person is holding a baby. Above them, a man in fancy clothes leans over the fence, pointing at the crowd. The scene looks busy and a little chaotic, with lots of lines and shadows. The text at the top is in German and seems to be a quote or a title. The artist used lots of small lines to create shadows and shapes, giving the print a detailed look. This is an example of engraving.
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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