The Ploughman
c. 1526
Hans Holbein the Younger's woodcut 'Der Ackerman' (The Ploughman) captures the gritty reality of 16th-century farm life with incredible detail. A peasant farmer grips his plow as a team of horses churns the soil, while a peaceful village and church glow under a radiant sun in the distance. Created around 1526, this piece is a masterpiece of Northern Renaissance printmaking, often associated with his famous 'Dance of Death' series which reminded viewers that mortality comes for everyone, from kings to common laborers.
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