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Peasants Behind the Fence

Sebald Beham

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of multiple figures in a rural setting. The artwork shows three figures in the foreground. On the left, two figures are entangled in an embrace or interaction, with a third figure overseeing from above. In the middle, a figure appears to be engaging in conversation, gesturing with one hand. The composition is set against a background of a fence with twisted branches and sparse vegetation, reflecting an outdoor setting. The style is highly detailed with strong outlines, characteristic of print works in the manner of the Renaissance period. The text above the figures is in German.

Artwork Details

Date
1546/1547
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3521 × 2407 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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