Ornament with Armour and Two Genii
1544
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1544
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows a fancy helmet and armor next to two small, winged figures. The armor looks extra detailed, with lines that make the metal seem real. Sebald Beham carved this in 1544. He often used tiny lines to show shadows on metal. This trick makes the armor pop off the page. He also loved drawing little spirits like these genii. Want to see more of his work? Look up Beham, Sebald.
