Jacobus the Elder

sebaldbeham

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toned paper

mechanical pen drawing

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pencil sketch

sketch book

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

portrait drawing

sketchbook art

This engraving by Sebald Beham depicts Saint James the Greater, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. Saint James is recognizable by his pilgrim's staff, scallop shell, and traveling cloak. This depiction showcases the detailed, linear style of engraving popular in the German Renaissance. The image's composition and focus on Saint James's attributes make it a clear example of religious art from this period, emphasizing the importance of faith and pilgrimage.