St. Anthony the Hermit by Sebald Beham

St. Anthony the Hermit 1521

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drawing, print, paper, engraving

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pencil drawn

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drawing

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amateur sketch

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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germany

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print

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pencil sketch

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charcoal drawing

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paper

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pencil drawing

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pen-ink sketch

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pencil work

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engraving

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pencil art

"St. Anthony the Hermit" is a 1521 engraving by the German artist Sebald Beham. The artwork depicts the saint sitting with a book and a bell, a common symbol of his role as a hermit. The image also features a figure being crucified in the background. The composition of the engraving demonstrates the artist's attention to detail and masterful use of line. The work showcases a typical artistic style of the Renaissance era. It's currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago.

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