1546
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Peasant Wedding or the Twelve Months: 3-Her Gregorius Mercz 4-Marcus April is a 1546 by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This black-and-white print shows four people in old-fashioned clothes, standing close together. The two women wear long skirts and head coverings, while the men have loose shirts and hats. One man raises his hand like he’s making a point, and the other leans in, as if they’re arguing or telling a story. The ground looks like dirt with a few blades of grass. The names at the top, "Her Gregorius Mercz" and "Marcus April," might be characters or months—this print is part of a series called *The Twelve Months*. The artist signed it with the letters "HSB," which stands for his name. Next, check out Renaissance art to see how everyday people were often shown in these prints.
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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