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Saint Jerome Standing Under an Arch, by Sebald Beham, ink, 1520

Saint Jerome Standing Under an Arch

Sebald Beham

1520

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Saint Jerome Standing Under an Arch is a 1520 ink by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Sebald Beham
When & what style?
1520 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving depicts a saint standing under an arch. The saint has a long beard and is wearing a robe with a sash. He is holding a book in his left hand and appears to be looking down at something on the ground. The background of the engraving features a cityscape with buildings and a church steeple. The artist has used cross-hatching to create texture and depth in the image. The level of detail in this engraving is impressive, with intricate lines and shading that bring the scene to life. To learn more about the technique used to create this piece, explore the art of engraving.

About the artist

Portrait of Sebald Beham
Artist

Sebald Beham

Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.

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