1518
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Bust of a Young Woman is a 1518 ink by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait shows a young woman with her head turned to the right, her gaze directed downward. She wears a dress with a high neckline and a headband that covers her hair. Her features are delicate, with a small nose and lips. The background is plain, with no visible details. The engraving is rendered in fine lines, with cross-hatching used to create shading and texture. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. For more on this style, look up the Renaissance.
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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