Sebald Collection

Death and the Courtesan (Signed by the Wood-Engraver), 1903. Artist: Sebald Beham
Death and the Courtesan (Signed by the Wood-Engraver), 1903. From The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 1 - March to May 1903. [The Burlington Magazine, Limited, London, 1903]

Adam and Eve, 1543 (copperplate engraving)
5058816 Adam and Eve, 1543 (copperplate engraving) by Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-50); 8.3 x 5.7 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info)

The expulsion from Paradise, 1543 (copperplate engraving)
5058817 The expulsion from Paradise, 1543 (copperplate engraving) by Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-50); 8.1 x 5.8 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; German, out of copyright

Church of St. Sebald, Nuremberg, Sheet 12 from Haghes Portfolio of Sketches
WAG451544 Church of St. Sebald, Nuremberg, Sheet 12 from Haghes Portfolio of Sketches: Belgium, Germany, c.1845-55 (colour litho) by Haghe, Louis (1806-85); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

Sleeping Girl and Death, 1548 (copperplate engraving)
5058815 Sleeping Girl and Death, 1548 (copperplate engraving) by Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-50); 5.6 x 8.1 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; German, out of copyright

Death and Three Nude Women, c. 1546-50 (copperplate engraving)
5058814 Death and Three Nude Women, c. 1546-50 (copperplate engraving) by Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-50); 8 x 5.7 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; German, out of copyright

Hans Sebald Beham (1500|1550), German printmaker, engraver, painter and miniaturist
5855253 Hans Sebald Beham (1500|1550), German printmaker, engraver, painter and miniaturist. by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Hans Sebald Beham (1500|1550)

Monument of St. Sebaldus, 1508-19 (bronze)
MAE340500 Monument of St. Sebaldus, 1508-19 (bronze) by Vischer, Peter the Elder (c.1460-1529); St. Sebaldus Church, Nuremberg

The Lady and Death, 1541 (copperplate engraving)
5058818 The Lady and Death, 1541 (copperplate engraving) by Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-50); 7.8 x 5.1 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info.: Death destroys all human beauty ); German

Medallions with portraits of Sebald Beham and Anna Beham, 1647

A Mask on an Escutcheon Supported by Two Genii, 1544. Creator: Sebald Beham
A Mask on an Escutcheon Supported by Two Genii, 1544

Horizontal Panel with an Eagle Flanked by Two Genii, 1544. Creator: Sebald Beham
Horizontal Panel with an Eagle Flanked by Two Genii, 1544

Plate 4: Saint John with his head turned three-quarters to the left, with a book in his right hand and an eagle at his feet, from The four evangelists, 1541

Plate 2: Saint Mark, his head turned in profile to the left, with an open book in his right hand and a lion at his feet, from The four evangelists, 1541

Plate 3: Saint Luke with his head turned in profile to the right, a book in each hand, a bull at his feet, from The four evangelists, 1541

Plate 1: Saint Matthew with his head turned in profile to the left, a cherub at bottom left, from The four evangelists, 1541

Cimon seated against a column at right, suckling from Pero who is kneeling next to him, 1544. After Barthel Beham

Hercules, in profile, killing the Nemean lion with his arm around its neck, from The labors of Hercules, 1548

Hercules with his club in center fighting a centaur, other men fighting centaurs to left and right, from The labors of Hercules, 1542

Judith standing to right and holding the head of Holofernes in her right hand and a sword in her left hand, her servant standing to right holding an open bag, ca. 1520-30

Judith walking to the left with the head of Holofernes in her right hand and a sword in her left hand, her servant standing behind the head to left, ca. 1530-50

A Lansquenet Standing by a Tree, 1520. Creator: Sebald Beham
A Lansquenet Standing by a Tree, 1520

Joachim Receiving the Promise of the Birth of the Virgin, 1520. Creator: Sebald Beham
Joachim Receiving the Promise of the Birth of the Virgin, 1520

Woman with a Harp, 1520-25. Creator: Sebald Beham
Woman with a Harp, 1520-25

Saint Veronica with the Sudarium, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Saint Veronica with the Sudarium, 16th century. After Albrecht Durer

Three German Soldiers. n. d. Creator: Daniel Hopfer
Three German Soldiers.n.d. After Erhard Schon. After Sebald Beham

Peasants Brawl, from The Peasants Feast or the Twelve Months, 1547. [Haust Du Mich. So Stich Ich Dich]

Peasants Feast, from The Peasants Feast or the Twelve Months, 1546-47. [Alder Du Must Danczen]

Peasants Behind the Hedge, from The Peasants Feast or the Twelve Months, 1546-47. [Ich Wil Auch Mit Du Machstes Gar Zu Grob]

Copy of July and August, from The Peasants Feast or the Twelve Months, after 1547. [Iacob Hewmon 7 / Laurencius Augustmon 8]

The Years End, from The Peasants Feast or the Twelve Months, 1546. [Die Zwelf Monet Sen Gedhon / Wol Aug Gredt Wir Foens Wider/ On]

September and October, from The Peasants Feast or the Twelve Months, 1546-47. [The Peasant Wedding: Egidius Herbstmon / Simon Weinmon]

Return of the Prodigal Son, from The History of the Prodigal Son, ca. 1540

March and April (copy). Creator: Unknown
March and April (copy). [Her Gregorius Mercz]

Lichas Bringing the Garment of Nessus to Hercules, from The Labors of Hercules

Hercules Fighting Against the Trojans, from The Labors of Hercules, 1545

Hercules Capturing Cerberus, from The Labors of Hercules, 1545. Creator: Sebald Beham
Hercules Capturing Cerberus, from The Labors of Hercules, 1545

Hercules Killing Nessus, from The Labors of Hercules, 1542. Creator: Sebald Beham
Hercules Killing Nessus, from The Labors of Hercules, 1542

January and February, from The Peasants Feast or the Twelve Months, 1546. [The Village Wedding: Fabianus Jenner / Mathias Hornung]

Wallpaper with Satyr Family, 1515. Creator: Sebald Beham
Wallpaper with Satyr Family, 1515

The Head of Christ Crowned with Thorns, ca. 1520. Creator: Sebald Beham
The Head of Christ Crowned with Thorns, ca. 1520. Formerly attributed to Albrecht Durer

SAINT SEBALD (DURER)
SAINT SEBALD German pilgrim of Nuremberg who performed miracles such as turning stones into bread. Date: 8th century

Sword fight between foot-soldier and knight, c1536, (1903). Creator: Unknown
Sword fight between foot-soldier and knight, c1536, (1903). L Epee Saule entre Pieton et Cavalier. In 1536, Italian fencing master Achille Marozzo (1484-1553) published a work on the theory

The hand against the dagger, c1536, (1903). Creator: Unknown
The hand against the dagger, c1536, (1903). La Main Contre La Dague. In 1536, Italian fencing master Achille Marozzo (1484-1553) published a work on the theory

Disarmament against the dagger, c1536, (1903). Creator: Unknown
Disarmament against the dagger, c1536, (1903). Desarmement Contre La Dague. In 1536, Italian fencing master Achille Marozzo (1484-1553) published a work on the theory

Luna, 1531. Artist: Sebald Beham
Luna, 1531. Female planet, moist and cold. Those born under Moon loved geometry and related arts, had phlegmatic temperament. Metal silver, Spring its season and water among its elements

Mercury, 1531. Artist: Sebald Beham
Mercury, 1531. Male planet, dry and passive; those born under Mercury eloquent, inventive and love science, especially mathematics, and were tall, slender and delicate

Biblicae Historiae, Artificiosissimis picturis effigiatae Per Sebaldum Behem Pictorem Francoforten/ Biblische Historien Kunstlich furgemalet

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Sebald Beham: A Master of Enigmatic Art Step into the world Beham, a renowned German printmaker, engraver, painter, and miniaturist who left an indelible mark on the art scene during the 16th century. His works are a captivating blend of beauty and darkness, exploring themes such as death, temptation, and human vulnerability. In "Death and the Courtesan (Signed by the Wood-Engraver), 1903, " we witness Beham's ability to capture life's fleeting nature. The delicate strokes of his wood engravings depict Death looming over a courtesan with haunting precision. It serves as a reminder that even in moments of pleasure, mortality is ever-present. Another masterpiece from his collection is "Adam and Eve" (1543). Through intricate copperplate engravings, Beham transports us to the Garden of Eden where Adam and Eve stand in all their naked innocence. This portrayal showcases his exceptional attention to detail while hinting at mankind's fall from grace. "The expulsion from Paradise" (1543) further explores this theme as it depicts Adam and Eve being banished from paradise after succumbing to temptation. In this copperplate engraving, Beham captures their anguish perfectly - their faces etched with despair as they face an uncertain future outside Eden's gates. Beham's connection to Nuremberg is evident through his artwork featuring St. Sebaldus Church ("Church of St. Sebald"). Sheet 12 from Haghes Portfolio offers glimpses into its architectural grandeur while showcasing Beham's talent for sketching intricate details that bring structures to life. One cannot ignore how death permeates many of Beham's creations; "Sleeping Girl and Death" (1548) portrays this beautifully through another copperplate engraving. Here we see Death gently cradling a sleeping girl, reminding us of the fragility and transience of life.