1545
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint James the Less is a 1545 ink by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows Saint James the Less, a figure from the Bible. He's dressed in simple clothes and has a calm face. The artist used a lot of details to make the scene feel real. The engraving is very detailed, which was typical of the time. It's interesting that the artist, Sebald Beham, made this in 1545, a time when engravings were becoming popular. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: engraving.
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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