St. Philip
1546
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1546
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
St. Philip is a 1546 by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a man, possibly a saint, standing in a landscape with a halo around his head. He is dressed in a long robe and holds a staff in his right hand. The man's facial expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking downward. The background of the painting is simple, with a few rocks and plants scattered around the figure. The style of the painting is reminiscent of Renaissance art, with attention to detail and realism. To learn more about this style, you can explore the Renaissance movement.
