The Year's End
1546
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
The Year's End is a 1546 ink by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows four people in a tense scene. Two armored men on the right hold a bag of coins and a drum, while a woman in a long dress stands between them. One man on the left looks like he’s grabbing her, and another is raising his arm like he’s about to strike. The text at the top is in German and seems to be a warning about greed. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and details, making the scene feel dramatic. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints.
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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