Peasants' Feast
1546
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
Peasants' Feast 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 eating together. They sit at a long table, passing around food and drinking from cups. One man leans on a stick, another holds a jug, and a woman stands with her back turned. The scene looks messy and real—clothes are simple, faces are plain, and the mood feels lively. The artist used lines to build up shadows and shapes, making everything look three-dimensional. Want to see how this style works? Check out engraving.
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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