Artwork
The Village Wedding: Fabianus Jenner
The Village Wedding: Fabianus Jenner 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: Fabianus Jenner / Mathias Hornung is a 1546 print by Hans Sebald Beham, a German artist known as one of the 'Little Masters' for his detailed small-scale prints.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a rural wedding scene featuring two identified figures, Fabianus Jenner and Mathias Hornung, amidst everyday life details characteristic of Beham's work.
Technique & Style
Executed in Beham's signature Renaissance-inspired style, the print showcases meticulous engravings, detailing Renaissance attire and a naturalistic landscape background.
History & Provenance
Created in Frankfurt during Beham's productive period there, the work is now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
