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Hans Sebald Beham
The Four Evangelists1541

Not on view
Four small engravings on cream paper, each depicting a haloed, winged male evangelist figure with his symbolic animal — angel, lion, ox, and eagle — labeled in Latin
Engraving of a bearded, haloed standing figure with large wings, robed in flowing drapery, holding a scroll; a winged putto at his side carries cylindrical objects. Latin text reads 'S. MATTHES' at right, with date '1541' and initials 'SB' on a block at lower right. Fine cross-hatched linework.
Engraving of a standing winged male figure with halo, holding an open book, wearing layered robes with a scarf; a lion reclines at his feet; Latin inscription "S. MARCVS" at upper left, monogram "ISB" at lower right.
Engraving of a winged, bearded male figure in robes holding an open book, with a large winged bird perched on his right arm and a reclining ox at his feet; Latin inscription "S. LYCAS" at upper right, fine crosshatched linework throughout.
Engraving of a winged male figure holding an open book, standing beside a large eagle; stacked books at lower right, Latin inscription "S. IOHANIS" at upper left, monogram "ISB" and numeral 4 in corners; fine cross-hatched linework.
Artist or Maker
Hans Sebald Beham
Title
The Four Evangelists
Place Made
Germany
Date Made
1541
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
Sheet (each): 1 3/4 × 1 1/8 in. (4.45 × 2.86 cm) Image (each): 1 3/4 × 1 1/8 in. (4.45 × 2.86 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Dr. John C. Damon and David Gensburg
Accession Number
M.79.54.1-.4
Classification
Prints
Collecting Area
Prints and Drawings
Selected Bibliography
  • Bartsch, Adam von. The Illustrated Bartsch. New York: Abaris Books, 1978.
  • Hollstein, F. W. H. Dutch and Flemish Etchings, Engravings, and Woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Amsterdam: M. Hertzberger, 1949.