Sun
1539
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
Sun is a 1539 ink by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts a regal figure standing on a lion, with the sun shining brightly behind them. The figure is dressed in a tunic and leggings, and they wear a crown on their head. They hold a scepter in their right hand and a mirror in their left, reflecting the sun's rays. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a body of water, with a cityscape visible in the distance. The overall atmosphere is one of power and majesty, with the figure exuding confidence and authority. For more information on the artist who created this allegorical engraving, look up Beham, Sebald.
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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