Moses and Aaron
1526
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Sebald Beham
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Moses and Aaron is a 1526 ink by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows two bearded men with long hair and robes. One holds a staff with a snake on it, and the other has a glowing, moon-shaped object above his head. Behind them are two stone tablets with writing, and a small town sits in the background under a cloudy sky. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, making the faces and objects look almost three-dimensional. The scene feels dramatic, with the men’s hands and expressions full of tension. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this carved detailed images into metal.
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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