Trajan
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
Trajan is a 1546 ink by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white drawing of a man’s head wrapped in a leafy wreath. The leaves are detailed, with sharp edges and tiny lines showing texture. The man’s face is turned slightly away, looking serious. The wreath looks like laurel, a plant often linked to victory. The artist signed it with initials and dated it 1546. Next, check out how engraving works to see how artists create these fine lines.
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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