1546
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Busts of Emperor Trajan and Domitia Calvilla is a 1546 by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows two faces framed by laurel leaves. The person on the left has curly hair and a serious look, while the one on the right wears a lace-like head covering. Both faces are turned slightly away, and the background is plain except for the leafy border. The names above each face—*IMP. CAESAR TRAIANUS* and *DOMITIA CALVILLA*—hint these are portraits of an emperor and his wife. The date "1546" is stamped below, matching the artist’s signature. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this print in person.
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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