Saint John
1541
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Sebald Beham
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Saint John is a 1541 ink by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, depicting John the Evangelist, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows Saint John in a simple setting. He's dressed in basic clothes and has a gentle face. The artist used a lot of detail to make the image look realistic, which is interesting because it was made a long time ago. The artist likely spent a lot of time perfecting the small details in the image. This kind of attention to detail was important for creating realistic images in the 1500s. 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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