{"title":"Sebald Beham","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-with-a-cock-sebald-beham","title":"Coat of Arms with a Cock - Sebald Beham","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1543 engraving by Sebald Beham featuring a heraldic cock, designed as a model for a personal seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSebald Beham, a prominent member of the Little Masters, produced this engraving in 1543. The work displays the technical precision characteristic of the Nuremberg school during the sixteenth century. As an artist, Beham was known for his small-scale prints, which allowed for a high degree of control over line and shading. This specific piece functions as a heraldic study, featuring a central shield occupied by a cock, surmounted by a helmet and a crest that repeats the avian motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is framed by elaborate mantling, which flows around the central elements in a series of rhythmic, organic curves. Beham employs a variety of hatching techniques to define the volume of the helmet and the texture of the feathers. The surrounding scrollwork contains the German inscription, EIN WAPEN ZV EINEM SIGEL, which translates to 'A coat of arms for a seal'. This suggests the print was intended as a model for a personal or family seal, a common practice for the merchant and artisan classes of the period who sought to establish their own heraldic identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the artist's ability to balance decorative elements with clear, legible iconography. The background is rendered with a fine, cross-hatched grid, providing a neutral field that allows the foreground figures to emerge with clarity. Beham's signature monogram, ISB, is visible on the left side of the scroll, alongside the date. This work provides insight into the intersection of personal identity, print culture, and the visual language of the German Renaissance, where the dissemination of heraldic designs became accessible through the medium of engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-people-walking-out-of-the-citadel-23-viii-1577-johannes-wierix\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe People Walking Out of the Citadel, 23 VIII 1577 - Johannes Wierix — Johannes Wierix\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/virgin-of-the-annunciation-martin-schongauer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eVirgin of the Annunciation - Martin Schongauer — Martin Schongauer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sebald Beham","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58480395682127,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58480426582351,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58480426615119,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58480426647887,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58480426680655,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58480426713423,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58480426746191,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58480426778959,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58480426811727,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58480426844495,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58480426877263,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58480426910031,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Coat-of-Arms-with-a-Cock_Poster_CompositorV1_1786350644644.jpg?v=1786771396"},{"product_id":"ornament-with-female-demon-sebald-beham","title":"Ornament with Female Demon - Sebald Beham","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1544 engraving by Sebald Beham featuring a central female demon flanked by grotesque creatures, rendered with the precision of the Little Masters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Sebald Beham, dated 1544, belongs to the tradition of German Renaissance ornament prints. Beham, a member of the group known as the Little Masters, produced small-scale works that were highly sought after by collectors and craftsmen for their technical precision. The composition features a central female figure, often interpreted as a demon or hybrid creature, flanked by two grotesque, bird-like monsters. The figures are integrated into a symmetrical arrangement of scrolling acanthus leaves, a common motif in the period that drew inspiration from classical antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work demonstrates the artist's command of the burin. The cross-hatching and fine lines create a sense of volume within the figures, while the dark, hatched background pushes the decorative elements forward. This type of print was frequently used as a model for metalworkers, woodcarvers, and other artisans who required patterns for decorative friezes or furniture panels. The inclusion of the artist's monogram, LSB, and the date 1544, is placed centrally at the base, anchoring the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeham's work reflects the period's fascination with the grotesque, a style that blended human, animal, and botanical forms into imaginative, often unsettling, designs. The balance between the central figure and the flanking monsters creates a sense of order, despite the fantastical nature of the subjects. The print is a clear example of the high level of detail achieved by the Little Masters, whose output helped disseminate Renaissance decorative motifs across Europe. The stark contrast between the white paper and the dense black ink lines provides a clarity that remains effective even at this small scale, making it a representative piece of sixteenth-century printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-people-walking-out-of-the-citadel-23-viii-1577-johannes-wierix\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe People Walking Out of the Citadel, 23 VIII 1577 - Johannes Wierix — Johannes Wierix\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/virgin-of-the-annunciation-martin-schongauer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eVirgin of the Annunciation - Martin Schongauer — Martin Schongauer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sebald Beham","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58480400531791,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58480431890767,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58480431923535,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58480431956303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58480431989071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58480432021839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58480432054607,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58480432087375,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58480432120143,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58480432152911,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58480432185679,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58480432218447,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ornament-with-Female-Demon_Poster_CompositorV1_1786350847637.jpg?v=1786771508"},{"product_id":"melencolia-sebald-beham","title":"Melencolia - Sebald Beham","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1539 engraving by Sebald Beham depicting a winged figure in contemplation, surrounded by symbolic objects of geometry and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSebald Beham, a prominent member of the Little Masters, produced this engraving in 1539. The work depicts a winged female figure seated in a state of contemplation, her head resting heavily upon her hand. This composition draws upon the established iconographic tradition of melancholia, a subject famously explored by Albrecht Dürer decades earlier. Beham presents the figure surrounded by various tools and objects, including a sphere, a pair of compasses, an hourglass, and a book. These items suggest the intellectual pursuits of geometry, measurement, and time, which were often associated with the melancholic temperament during the Renaissance period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the print demonstrates Beham's mastery of the burin. The lines are precise and controlled, creating subtle gradations of shadow across the drapery of the figure's clothing and the surrounding objects. The artist employs cross-hatching to define form and volume, a hallmark of the German engraving tradition of the sixteenth century. The inclusion of the initials 'HSB' and the date '1539' in the upper register confirms the attribution and period of production. The background features a distant, simplified view of a town, providing a sense of spatial depth that contrasts with the dense arrangement of symbolic objects in the foreground. This work offers a clear example of the small-scale, highly detailed prints that were collected by scholars and art enthusiasts throughout Europe during the Reformation era. It remains a representative piece of the Northern Renaissance, reflecting the period's interest in human psychology and the classical liberal arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-people-walking-out-of-the-citadel-23-viii-1577-johannes-wierix\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe People Walking Out of the Citadel, 23 VIII 1577 - Johannes Wierix — Johannes Wierix\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/virgin-of-the-annunciation-martin-schongauer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eVirgin of the Annunciation - Martin Schongauer — Martin Schongauer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sebald Beham","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58480414327119,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58480436085071,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58480436117839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58480436150607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58480436183375,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58480436216143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58480436248911,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58480436281679,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58480436314447,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58480436347215,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58480436379983,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58480436412751,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Melencolia_Poster_CompositorV1_1786350969632.jpg?v=1786771632"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/collections\/sebald-beham.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}