Eight Boys
Sebald Beham
key Notes:
Playful Mischief, Renaissance Genre Scene
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Dimensions:
Image/sheet, trimmed to platemark: 5.3 × 5.3 cm (2 1/8 × 2 1/8 in.)
medium:
Engraving in black on ivory laid paper
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:
"Eight Boys" by Sebald Beham, a German artist active during the early 16th century, is a woodcut that depicts a group of young boys engaged in various playful activities, reflecting the artist's interest in genre scenes and everyday life. Beham, known for his detailed and expressive prints, was part of the "Little Masters," a group of German printmakers who specialized in small-scale works.
Description of the work:
"Eight Boys" by Sebald Beham is an engraving that depicts a group of young boys engaged in various playful activities, rendered with intricate detail and dynamic composition. The use of black ink on ivory laid paper enhances the contrast and depth, highlighting Beham's skill in capturing movement and expression within a compact, harmonious arrangement.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago
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