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St. Thomas, by Sebald Beham, 1546

St. Thomas

Sebald Beham

1546

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

St. Thomas is a 1546 by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Sebald Beham
When & what style?
1546 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man dressed in robes, holding a staff in his right hand. The staff has a rope wrapped around it, and the man's left hand is resting on his lap, holding a cloth. He is standing in front of a rocky landscape with a few plants and a tree in the background. The man's robes are draped over his shoulders, and he has a halo around his head. The painting is done in a style that suggests it was created during the Renaissance period. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to look into the Renaissance movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Sebald Beham
Artist

Sebald Beham

Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.

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