1520
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Christ and the Apostles: St. Peter and St. Paul is a 1520 by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows two men, one older and one younger, walking together. The older man is holding a staff and has a halo around his head. The younger man is holding a sword and also has a halo. They are both wearing robes and sandals. The men are walking on a path, with some grass and plants visible behind them. The background is dark, but there appears to be a wall or building behind the men. The painting is done in a detailed, realistic style, with lots of lines and textures. It looks like it was made using a technique that involves layering and blending different colors. If you like this painting, you might also like the work of other artists from the Renaissance movement.
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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