1543
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Capital and Base of a Column is a 1543 ink by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, depicting Column, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a detailed drawing of a classical column’s capital and base. The lines are sharp and precise, with tiny cross-hatches adding texture. It looks almost like a blueprint for builders. Beham made this to teach artists how columns really work. He focused on exact measurements, not just looks. His skill shows in the clean, sharp lines. See more like this by the same artist. Pick Beham, Sebald.
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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