Saturn

Sebald Beham

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a full-body view of a bearded man standing with a child in his arms. The man is facing slightly to the left with a serious expression. He has distinctive facial features, including a prominent beard, and is wearing a wide-brimmed hat with elaborate detailing. His hair is curly and extends down from underneath the hat. He is dressed in rudimentary clothing resembling animal skins, with tattered edges, and he is barefoot. He holds a small child in one arm, and the child appears relaxed. Near them, a goat is lying down at the man's feet. In the background, there is a figure kneeling and turning a wheel, partially obscured by a large object. The background features elements of a rural setting, including plants and a small stone-like structure. Symbolic markings and text are visible in the upper corners and along the left side of the image.