Peasant Family Going to Market 1470 - 1491

Martin Schongauer’s "Peasant Family Going to Market" is a 15th-century engraving depicting a family traveling to market. The image is characterized by its detail and realism, capturing the everyday lives of peasants. The family, which includes a man carrying a bag of goods, a woman riding a donkey with a child, and another peasant family walking behind them, are depicted against a background of a rocky landscape and a small village. Schongauer was a master engraver, known for his intricate use of line, detail, and perspective, and this work showcases his mastery of the medium. "Peasant Family Going to Market" is a wonderful example of Schongauer's work and captures the realism of daily life in 15th-century Europe.