The Mask
1543
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
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The Mask is a 1543 by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a close-up face with a wild beard and a crown of leaves or vines. The mouth is open as if shouting, and the eyes stare forward. Around the face, swirling patterns fill the edges like decorative frames. The artist used sharp lines and deep shadows to make the face stand out. The crown looks like a mix of nature and something man-made. Next, look up Renaissance to see how this style fits into that time.
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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