Boeren aan een feestmaal 1510 - 1550

"Boeren aan een feestmaal" is a 16th-century woodcut by German Renaissance artist Sebald Beham, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The print depicts a group of peasants engaged in a lively feast, their expressions ranging from jovial to contemplative. The detailed rendering of their clothing and the scene's backdrop, including a grapevine overhead, captures the everyday life of common people during this period. Beham's masterful use of line and shading creates a sense of depth and movement, enhancing the narrative quality of the scene. The inscription on the scroll, "Alder dv must daunczem," translates to "You must dance," suggesting a celebration or perhaps a festive gathering with musical entertainment. This small-scale work (48 mm x 72 mm) exemplifies Beham's contribution to the artistic genre of "small master" prints, which focused on detailed scenes of everyday life.