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The Village Wedding: Fabianus Jenner, by Sebald Beham, 1546

The Village Wedding: Fabianus Jenner

Sebald Beham

1546

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

The Village Wedding: Fabianus Jenner 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 shows two pairs of people walking in a field. The pair on the left is a man and woman, while the pair on the right is a man and child. The man on the right is holding a sword and pointing to something in the distance. The people are dressed in clothing from the Renaissance period, with the men wearing hats and the women wearing head coverings. The background of the image is a light-colored field with some grass and rocks visible. The style of the image is reminiscent of Renaissance art, with detailed engravings and a focus on everyday life. To learn more about this style, look up 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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