Dansend boerenpaar 1537

This small woodcut print by Sebald Beham depicts a couple, a man and a woman, walking together. The man is dressed in a fur-trimmed cap, a coat, and breeches. He carries a sword at his side and is looking forward. The woman is wearing a dress and a scarf on her head, and she is looking towards her left. The couple's attire and the engraved lines suggest they are of the peasant class. The print "Dansend boerenpaar," or "Dancing Peasant Couple," offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in 16th-century Europe. The small size and detailed engraving contribute to the piece's intimate and charming quality.