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The Peasant Wedding or the Twelve Months:  5-Philipus Mei 6-Johannes Brachmon, by Sebald Beham, 1546

The Peasant Wedding or the Twelve Months: 5-Philipus Mei 6-Johannes Brachmon

Sebald Beham

1546

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

The Peasant Wedding or the Twelve Months: 5-Philipus Mei 6-Johannes Brachmon is a 1546 by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Sebald Beham
When & what style?
1546 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This image depicts a scene with three people in old-fashioned clothing. The person on the left is a woman wearing a long dress and head covering, while the man in the middle wears a hat, vest, and pants, holding a sword. The man on the right also wears a hat and vest, holding a sword and appearing to be in motion. The image is rendered in black and white, with a focus on the figures and their interactions. The background is not detailed, allowing the viewer to focus on the people in the scene. The style of the image is reminiscent of Renaissance art, with attention to detail and a sense of movement. To learn more about this style, look into the Renaissance movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Sebald Beham
Artist

Sebald Beham

Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.

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