Peasant at Market

Sebald Beham

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man standing upright. He leans on a staff with his left hand and holds a sword or large knife in his right hand. He has detailed facial features, a stern expression, and wears a textured tunic, a belt, and a hat with a feather. Nearby are a large sack, ceramic vessels, and a scroll with text that reads “DETEN WIR VERKAUFEN.”