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Saint Peter and Saint Paul

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
The two apostles are shown walking toward the right, one carrying a large key at left (Saint Peter); the other a sword (Saint Paul). Indications of a wooden fence and a mountainous landscape in the background.
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Designer
Hans Sebald Beham, German, 1500–1550
Date
1520
Credit Line
Gift of Leo Wallerstein
Medium
Engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
6.2 × 4.6 cm (2 7/16 × 1 13/16 in.)
Type
figures
Object Name
Print
Type
Print
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