Dansend boerenpaar 1537

"Dansend boerenpaar" (Dancing Peasant Couple) is a 1537 engraving by the German artist Sebald Beham. The work depicts a couple in traditional peasant garb, with the man wearing a fur-lined cap and the woman a hooded cloak. Beham, a prominent figure in the Northern Renaissance, produced numerous engravings that captured the daily life and manners of his time. This small print is an excellent example of the artist's skill in portraying detail and character. The couple's casual yet lively poses and their attire provide insight into the social customs of the 16th century.