1521
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Genius on a Dolphin, Riding to the Right is a 1521 ink by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, depicting Putto, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a figure riding a dolphin to the right in this engraving. The rider is dressed in old clothes and has a thoughtful face. This work is interesting because it shows a unique combination of human and animal, and the details are so fine that you can see the texture of the dolphin's skin. You can learn more about this style by looking at the technique: engraving.
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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