A Farmer and a Villager, from Das Bossenbüchlein 1577 - 1587

"A Farmer and a Villager" is a woodcut from *Das Bossenbüchlein* (The Book of Bosses), a collection of humorous woodcuts created by Matthias Beitler between 1577-1587. The print depicts a farmer and a villager with a humorous, almost cartoonish feel, with the farmer holding a rake and the villager holding a fork. The scene is set in an oval frame, and the background includes houses and a small town. This print exemplifies Beitler's talent for satire and the lighthearted spirit of this genre of art. *Das Bossenbüchlein* is a treasure trove of humorous social commentary, providing a glimpse into everyday life in 16th-century Germany.