The Shepherd
1525
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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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
The Shepherd is a 1525 ink by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a wild, tangled scene with a bearded man tangled in vines and thorns. Around him, a sheep lies on the ground, and a ram stands nearby. In the background, a castle and small village sit on a hill, with a winding path leading up to it. The artist used sharp lines and heavy shading to create texture, especially in the man’s beard and the foliage. The chaos in the foreground contrasts with the calm village behind. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one carved intricate details into metal plates.
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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