Beham 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]

The sentinel at the powder kegs. Creator: Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-1550)
The sentinel at the powder kegs. Private Collection

Ensign and drummer in the Peasants War of 1525, 1544. Creator: Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-1550)
Ensign and drummer in the Peasants War of 1525, 1544. Private Collection

Three soldiers and a dog. Creator: Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-1550)
Three soldiers and a dog. Private Collection

The weather builder, 1542. Creator: Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-1550)
The weather builder, 1542. Private Collection

Infortunium (The Misfortune), 1541. Creator: Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-1550)
Infortunium (The Misfortune), 1541. Private Collection

The end of the year, from the episode "The Farmer's Festival or The Twelve Months", 1546-1547. Private Collection

Profile study of a man's head, 1542. Creator: Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-1550)
Profile study of a man's head, 1542. Private Collection

The farmers behind the hedge, from the episode "The Farmers Festival or The Twelve... 1546-1547
The farmers behind the hedge, from the episode "The Farmers Festival or The Twelve Months", 1546-1547. Private Collection

The wisdom. From the episode "The Knowledge of God and the Seven Cardinal Virtues", c.1539. Private Collection

The knowledge. From the episode "The Knowledge of God and the Seven Cardinal Virtues", c.1539. Private Collection

Geometry, from the episode "The Seven Liberal Arts", 1530-1540. Creator: Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-1550)
Geometry, from the episode "The Seven Liberal Arts", 1530-1540. Private Collection

The Dialectic, from the episode "The Seven Liberal Arts", 1530-1540. Creator: Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-1550)
The Dialectic, from the episode "The Seven Liberal Arts", 1530-1540. Private Collection

Justice. From the episode "The Knowledge of God and the Seven Cardinal Virtues", c.1539. Private Collection

The grammar from the episode "The Seven Liberal Arts", 1530-1540. Creator: Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-1550)
The grammar from the episode "The Seven Liberal Arts", 1530-1540. Private Collection

Two musicians and a woman. Creator: Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-1550)
Two musicians and a woman. Private Collection

Satyr and Nymph with Birds. Module of a wallpaper, c.1525. Creator: Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-1550)
Satyr and Nymph with Birds. Module of a wallpaper, c.1525. Private Collection

The betrayal of Christ, 1535. Creator: Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-1550)
The betrayal of Christ, 1535. Private Collection

Cimon and Pero, mid-17th century. Creator: Barthel Beham
Cimon and Pero, mid-17th century

Judith, ca. 1526. Creator: Barthel Beham
Judith, ca. 1526

Folio 55: The Feeding of the Five Thousand, 1551 (illuminated manuscript on vellum)
986340 Folio 55: The Feeding of the Five Thousand, 1551 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by German School, (16th century); 15.2x10.2 (approx.) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Folio 55)

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)

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

Emperor Charles V, 16th century. Creator: Barthel Beham
Emperor Charles V, 16th century

Leonhart von Eck, 1527. Creator: Barthel Beham
Leonhart von Eck, 1527

Leonard von Eckh, 1527. Creator: Barthel Beham
Leonard von Eckh, 1527

Emperor Ferdinand I, 16th century. Creator: Barthel Beham
Emperor Ferdinand I, 16th century

Two Boys Playing with a Dog, mid-16th century. Creator: Barthel Beham
Two Boys Playing with a Dog, mid-16th century

Standard Bearer with Raised Left Hand, early 16th century. Creator: Barthel Beham
Standard Bearer with Raised Left Hand, early 16th century

St. Christopher, early 16th century. Creator: Barthel Beham
St. Christopher, early 16th century

Dead Child with Four Skulls, mid-16th century. Creator: Barthel Beham
Dead Child with Four Skulls, mid-16th century

Bending Soldier Leaning against a Tree, 1520. Creator: Barthel Beham
Bending Soldier Leaning against a Tree, 1520

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"Unveiling the Artistic Legacy of Beham: A Journey Through Time" Step into the world of Sebald and Barthel Beham, two renowned German artists who left an indelible mark on art history. From wood engravings to illuminated manuscripts, their works captivate with their intricate details and thought-provoking themes. In "Death and the Courtesan, " we witness Sebald Beham's masterful skill as a wood-engraver. The delicate lines bring life to this haunting portrayal, reminding us of our mortality in a mesmerizing way. Barthel Beham's "Cimon and Pero" transports us back to the mid-17th century, where love knows no boundaries. This captivating painting tells a tale of sacrifice and devotion that resonates even today. One cannot overlook Barthel Beham's masterpiece "Judith. " Painted in 1526, it showcases his ability to capture emotion through brushstrokes. Judith's strength shines through as she bravely takes matters into her own hands. The illuminated manuscript "Folio 55: The Feeding of the Five Thousand" is a testament to Sebald Beham's versatility. His meticulous attention to detail creates an awe-inspiring scene that brings biblical stories alive on vellum pages. Hans Sebald Beham emerges as a multi-talented artist - printmaker, engraver, painter, and miniaturist. His contributions span various mediums and demonstrate his unwavering dedication to his craft. The medallions featuring portraits of Sebald Beham and Anna Beham serve as timeless reminders of their artistic prowess. These exquisite pieces immortalize their legacy for generations to come. Sebald Beham's "A Mask on an Escutcheon Supported by Two Genii" invites us into a world filled with symbolism. With its intricate design elements, it leaves room for interpretation, encouraging viewers to delve deeper into its hidden meanings.