Till Eulenspiegel 1520

This 1520 woodcut by Pieter Holsteyn II depicts a scene from the life of Till Eulenspiegel, a legendary German trickster figure. The print depicts Eulenspiegel playing the bagpipes as he walks with his companions, one of whom carries a child on their back. The scene is set in a rural landscape with a castle in the background, illustrating the character's association with peasant culture and folklore. Woodcuts like this were popular forms of art during the Renaissance period, and the imagery of Till Eulenspiegel continued to inspire artists and storytellers for centuries.