1538
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Penance of Saint John Chrysostom is a 1538 ink by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a man, Saint John Chrysostom, lying on the ground. He's wearing only a loincloth and has his arms crossed over his chest. A young boy stands behind him, looking down. The background is a landscape with trees, hills, and a city in the distance. The painting is done in a detailed, realistic style, with lots of small lines and textures. The artist used a technique called cross-hatching to create the shadows and depth. If you like this painting, you might also want to learn about the artist, Beham, Sebald.
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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