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The Village Wedding:  Philipus Mei, by Sebald Beham, 1546

The Village Wedding: Philipus Mei

Sebald Beham

1546

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Village Wedding: Philipus Mei 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 the foreground. On the left, a woman in a dress and head covering walks beside a man wearing a hat and holding a sword. To the right, another man is shown from behind, wearing a hat and holding a sword. The background is a plain color. The image appears to be a woodcut or engraving, with fine lines and details. The figures are dressed in clothing from the Renaissance period, suggesting the image may be from that time. The image is a work by Hans Sebald Beham, a German artist known for his engravings and woodcuts.

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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