{"product_id":"saint-andrew-sebald-beham","title":"Saint Andrew - Sebald Beham","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precise sixteenth-century engraving by German artist Sebald Beham, depicting Saint Andrew with his traditional cross and an open book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Sebald Beham depicts Saint Andrew, the apostle, identified by his traditional attribute: the saltire cross. Beham, a member of the group known as the Little Masters, produced small-scale prints that demonstrate a high degree of technical precision. The artist employs fine, controlled lines to define the folds of the saint's robes and the texture of the wooden cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Andrew is shown in a contemplative posture, his gaze directed toward an open book held in his hands. The composition is contained within a modest rectangular frame, typical of the period's interest in portable devotional imagery. The background features a simple fence and sparse vegetation, which provides a sense of place without distracting from the primary figure. The monogram 'ISB' appears in the upper right, a signature mark of Beham's work during his career in Frankfurt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeham's approach to the human form reflects the influence of Albrecht Dürer, particularly in the treatment of drapery and the anatomical structure of the hands and feet. The engraving captures a moment of quiet study, consistent with the iconographic conventions of the sixteenth century. The use of cross-hatching creates subtle shadows, giving the figure a sense of volume despite the small dimensions of the original plate. This print offers a clear example of the graphic output produced by the German school during the mid-sixteenth century, where artists balanced religious subject matter with a rigorous focus on line and form. The work remains a representative specimen of the printmaking traditions that flourished in the Holy Roman Empire, where such engravings were collected by both scholars and the laity for private devotion.\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-peasant-wedding-march-and-april-hans-sebald-beham\" 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 Peasant Wedding: March and April - Hans Sebald Beham — Hans Sebald Beham\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/saint-philip-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;\"\u003eSaint Philip - Lucas van Leyden — Lucas van Leyden\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":58485317960015,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485327331663,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485327364431,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485327397199,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485327429967,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485327462735,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485327495503,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485327528271,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485327561039,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485327593807,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485327626575,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485327659343,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Saint-Andrew_Poster_CompositorV1_1786360327753.jpg?v=1786838388","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/saint-andrew-sebald-beham","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}