1529
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Cleopatra Standing is a 1529 ink by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white engraving of a nude woman standing in front of a door. She holds a key in one hand and a set of chains in the other. Behind her, a vase sits on the floor, and the door has a small latch and two circular handles. The woman’s pose and the chains might hint at a story—like someone unlocking or being locked away. The lines are sharp and detailed, showing how the artist worked with ink on metal. Next, check out how this was made using engraving.
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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