July and August

Sebald Beham

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of four figures interacting. The scene depicts four characters in traditional attire engaged in a dynamic scene. On the left, a pair is in a lively stance with arms raised and feet positioned as if in motion. On the right, one figure has hands clasped and the other has a hand resting on a sword sheath. The characters are dressed in garments suggesting a medieval or renaissance European setting, complete with hats and robes. There are inscriptions above the figures and a date of 1546 in the center, along with the initials ISB. The drawing showcases fine line work and stippling to create texture and depth.