{"product_id":"st-matthew-hans-sebald-beham","title":"St. Matthew - Hans Sebald Beham","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1546 engraving by Hans Sebald Beham depicting Saint Matthew, showcasing the precise line work and technical mastery of the German Little Masters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Hans Sebald Beham, dated 1546, depicts Saint Matthew. As one of the Little Masters, Beham was known for his technical precision in small-scale printmaking. The composition presents the saint in a standing posture, his hand resting upon the hilt of a sword. The figure is draped in heavy, voluminous robes, with the artist employing cross-hatching to define the folds and shadows of the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeham uses a refined burin technique to create a sense of volume and texture within the limited space of the plate. The saint is positioned against a simple ground, with a small cluster of grass and a rock formation providing minimal context. A halo, rendered with radiating lines, surrounds the head of the figure, drawing the eye to the facial features. The inscription 'S. MATHEVS' is clearly visible along the left margin, while the date and the artist's monogram 'ISB' appear on the right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work reflects the stylistic conventions of the German Renaissance, where printmakers focused on clarity of form and the mastery of line. The engraving is part of a series of the Apostles, a common subject for printmakers of the period who sought to provide accessible religious imagery for collectors and the public. The work demonstrates the artist's ability to balance anatomical detail with the decorative requirements of the medium. The contrast between the light background and the darker, densely worked figure creates a clear visual hierarchy. This print is a representative example of the technical skill found in sixteenth-century German graphic arts, where the economy of scale did not limit the expressive capacity of the artist.\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\/judas-thaddeus-lucas-van-leyden\" 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;\"\u003eJudas Thaddeus - Lucas van Leyden — Lucas van Leyden\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pride-and-folly-theodor-de-bry\" 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;\"\u003ePride and Folly - Theodor de Bry — Theodor de Bry\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Sebald Beham","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58479363424591,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58479375515983,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58479375548751,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479375581519,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58479375614287,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479375647055,"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":58479375679823,"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":58479375712591,"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":58479375745359,"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":58479375778127,"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":58479375810895,"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":58479375843663,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/St_Poster_CompositorV1_1786334673711.jpg?v=1786751634","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/st-matthew-hans-sebald-beham","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}