Artwork
Goblet with Medallions
Goblet with Medallions is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Sebald Beham. It dates from 1530 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Goblet with Medallions is an engraving created by Sebald Beham around 1530. It exemplifies the artist's expertise in intricate design within a small format.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a decorated goblet featuring medallion-like designs, showcasing Beham's attention to detail in rendering ornate patterns and motifs.
Technique & Style
As a characteristic work by one of the 'Little Masters,' Goblet with Medallions demonstrates Beham's skill in engraving, a technique he mastered to produce complex, finely detailed compositions.
History & Provenance
Beham was active in Nuremberg and later Frankfurt, producing a substantial body of work, including numerous engravings and woodcuts, often for book illustrations.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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