1545
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Capital and Base of a Column is a 1545 ink by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, depicting Column, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a column’s base and capital in sharp line work. It looks like a study sheet, not a fancy artwork. Simple lines make every groove and edge clear. Sebald Beham made tiny prints like this for artists and builders. These precise sheets taught them how columns really work. The style is plain but useful. See more like this at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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