St. Simon Peter
1546
From the collection of Cleveland Museum 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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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
St. Simon Peter is a 1546 by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This black-and-white etching shows a bearded man in loose robes, holding a set of keys in one hand and a long staff in the other. His feet are bare, and he stands on a rough ground with scattered coins and a small chest. A bundle rests under his arm, and a plant grows near his left foot. The name "S. SIMON PETRVS" is carved into the frame, hinting this is a religious figure. The keys suggest he might be a saint linked to authority or protection. Look up Renaissance to see how artists like Beham used this style to tell stories.
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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