1526
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Solon and Two Peasants is a 1526 ink by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows three figures standing in a circle. The person on the left holds a staff and wears simple clothes. The two on the right stand close together, one holding a jug. Around them, a decorative border frames the scene with swirling patterns and tiny drawings of buildings and people. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit in the lines, creating a rich texture. The figures look like they’re part of a story, but their expressions are calm and serious. Next, look up etching to see how this print was made.
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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