Who painted St. Philip?

St. Philip was painted by Sebald Beham in 1546.

Where can I see St. Philip?

St. Philip is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is St. Philip?

St. Philip is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of St. Philip?

Museum-quality prints of St. Philip are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

St. Philip

Sebald Beham , 1546

St. Philip is a print by the Renaissance artist Sebald Beham. It dates from 1546 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. St.

Accession no.: 1987.112
Credit line: Gift of Mrs. Henry Trenkamp Jr., in memory of her husband Henry Trenkamp Jr.

About this work

Overview

St. Philip is a 1546 print by Hans Sebald Beham, a Nuremberg-born German artist known as one of the 'Little Masters' for his detailed small-scale engravings and woodcuts.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a solemn, haloed figure, identified as St. Philip, standing in a sparse landscape. He wears a long robe and grasps a staff, his gaze cast downward, conveying introspection.

Technique & Style

Characteristic of Beham's work, St. Philip showcases meticulous detail and realism, aligning with Renaissance artistic principles, though created in a smaller scale typical of the 'Little Masters'.

History & Provenance

St. Philip is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, highlighting its preservation and accessibility within a prominent cultural institution.