Artwork
The Village Wedding: Egidius Herbstmon
The Village Wedding: Egidius Herbstmon is a print by the Renaissance artist Sebald Beham. It dates from 1546 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Village Wedding: Egidius Herbstmon / Simon Weimon is a 1546 print by Hans Sebald Beham, a German artist known for his detailed engravings.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic rural scene, showing four figures in a physical altercation on a grassy area. The figures include a bare-chested man with a laurel crown and spear, and others engaged in a struggle, possibly representing characters from a narrative.
Technique & Style
Executed in black and white, the print showcases Beham's skill in creating finely detailed scenes, characteristic of his work and that of the 'Little Masters,' a group of German artists influenced by Albrecht Dürer.
History & Provenance
Hans Sebald Beham was born in Nuremberg and later worked in Frankfurt, creating this print in 1546. The work is signed with three names, only one of which is Beham's, potentially referencing characters in the depicted scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
