Artwork
Saint Sebald Carrying the Model of His Church in Nuremberg
Saint Sebald Carrying the Model of His Church in Nuremberg is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist Sebald Beham. It dates from 1521 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
This painting is called Saint Sebald Carrying the Model of His Church in Nuremberg.
It was made around 1521, a time when artists were experimenting with new techniques. The artist used pen and brown ink with touches of red chalk on laid paper, which was a common medium during the Renaissance.
You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Renaissance.
Overview
This drawing, created around 1521, is the work of Sebald Beham, a German artist known for his engravings and association with the 'Little Masters' group.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts Saint Sebald holding a model of his church in Nuremberg, a subject that reflects Beham's frequent exploration of religious themes.
Technique & Style
Executed in pen and brown ink with touches of red chalk on laid paper, the drawing showcases Beham's skill with a range of media, characteristic of the artistic experimentation of the early 16th century.
History & Provenance
Beham was born in Nuremberg in 1500 and later worked in Frankfurt, producing a body of work that includes small engravings and drawings like this one.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
