Design for a Beaker and a Pax
1480
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Master of St. Sebastian
Master of St. Sebastian (1480–1480) was an artist.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Design for a Beaker and a Pax is a 1480 ink by Master of St. Sebastian, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This picture shows two scenes inside a fancy frame. At the top, a group of people stand under a curved arch. One looks like a king, another holds a cross. Below, a woman sits holding a baby, with a crown above her head. Two strange animals—one looks like a lion, the other like a mix of a lion and eagle—stand on either side, holding up the frame. The lines are all carved into the paper, not painted. This kind of drawing is called an engraving. The scenes might have special meanings, but it’s hard to tell without more info. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists carved these lines.
Master of St. Sebastian (1480–1480) was an artist.
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