Peasant and His Wife

Albrecht Dürer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-body illustration of two individuals, a man and a woman, standing next to each other on a textured ground. The man is positioned with his left arm raised and his right arm pointing, appearing to be in a moment of animated conversation. He has unkempt hair, and his facial features are characterized by an open mouth and expressive eyes. He is dressed in a belted tunic with puffed sleeves and tighter-fitting pants, completed with shoes. The woman stands slightly turned towards the man, with her arms gracefully at her side, holding a decorative pitcher. She has braided hair adorned with long strands hanging down and possesses calm facial features with eyes cast downward. Her clothing is a long, flowing gown with detailed folds and wide sleeves, also featuring shoes peeking beneath the hem. The background is a simple gradient.