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July and August, 1546. Creator: Sebald Beham
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July and August, 1546. Creator: Sebald Beham
July and August, 1546. From The Peasant's Feast or the Twelve Months, pl. 4
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a captivating engraving from the series "The Peasant's Feast or the Twelve Months," created by the renowned German artist Sebald Beham in the 1540s, offers a vivid glimpse into rural life during the European Middle Ages. The image, now housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), depicts the eighth and ninth months of the year with July represented by a jovial scene of peasants and farmhands celebrating the harvest season. Men and women, dressed in traditional agricultural apparel, are seen dancing and feasting, their faces filled with joy and merriment. The women wear flowing dresses adorned with intricate patterns, while the men don simple tunics and breeches. The lettering at the bottom of the print reads "Iulius et Augustus," indicating the months of July and August. The engraving also features a man holding a scythe, symbolizing the ongoing agricultural labor, and a woman carrying a basket of fruit, signifying the bounty of the harvest. The black and white image, with its intricate details and fine lines, transports us back to a time of simple pleasures and communal living, offering a unique glimpse into the fashion, occupations, and customs of the past. This work of art, a testament to the rich heritage of European art, continues to inspire and intrigue viewers today.
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