Artwork
Peasant Woman Going to Market
Peasant Woman Going to Market is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Sebald Beham. It dates from 1520 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Peasant Woman Going to Market is an engraving created by Sebald Beham in 1520. It exemplifies the artist's skill in producing detailed, small-scale prints.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a solitary peasant woman, dressed in a long robe and headscarf, carrying a large jug on her back and a small bird on her arm, suggesting she is on her way to market.
Technique & Style
Beham's refined and intricate style is evident in the engraving's fine lines, textures, and realistic detail, characteristic of his work and reminiscent of Renaissance art.
History & Provenance
Sebald Beham was a German printmaker and painter, part of a generation of artists influenced by Albrecht Dürer, and was active in Nuremberg and Frankfurt.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
