Cimon and Pero

Sebald Beham

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two figures seated closely together in an architectural setting with arches. The man's body is mostly visible; he is sitting on a bench, leaning slightly to the side, with one leg bent at the knee and the other extended, his head tilted upward towards the woman. He has long, curly hair and a beard, partially covered by a cap. He wears a draped garment that wraps around his waist, with an ornamental band across the chest and arms exposed. The woman is standing close to him, leaning slightly over, causing her body to also be largely visible. She has long hair, styled and possibly tied back, and her facial expression is focused on the man. Her attire is a draped cloth that covers the lower part of her body, with her upper torso mostly bare, and appears to be fastened around her arms. In the background, the setting features a detailed archway with bricks visible and two shield-like circular designs on the wall beneath the arch.