Execution of a Man at a Market-Place of a Town 1514 - 1516

"Execution of a Man at a Market-Place of a Town" is a woodcut by German artist Leonhard Beck, dating from 1514-1516. The print depicts a scene of public execution in a medieval town, with a man being beheaded in the center of the scene. The viewer's eye is drawn to the starkness of the scene, the focus on the execution itself amidst a crowd of onlookers. The detailed depiction of the town's architecture and the surrounding landscape adds a sense of realism to the piece. This artwork is a powerful reminder of the harsh realities of life in the past. Woodcut, Leonhard Beck, 16th century, public execution, medieval town.