St. Anthony the Hermit 1521
sebaldbeham
theartinstituteofchicago
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
# 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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