1525
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Three Medals with Coats of Arms is a 1525 ink by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows three round designs pressed into a dark background. Each circle has fancy, swirling lines and symbols—like crowns, shields, and strange creatures. The middle one has a shield with a coat of arms, while the others mix feathers, animals, and ornate shapes. These look like medals, not paintings, with tiny details carved into the metal. The artist used sharp lines to create depth, almost like a puzzle of shapes. Check out how this was made using engraving.
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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