Barthel’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Battle of Eighteen Nude Men
Barthel Beham German, 1502-1540

Judith
Barthel Beham German, 1502-1540

The Miser and the Miscarriage
Barthel Beham German, 1502-1540

Virgin and Child by the Window
Barthel Beham German, 1502-1540

Peasant Couple Dancing
Barthel Beham German, 1502-1540

The Virgin with Child and Vase
Barthel Beham German, 1502-1540

Naked Child, Seen From Back Seated in Front of a Vessel
Barthel Beham German, 1502-1540

Emperor Charles V
Barthel Beham German, 1502-1540

Saint Christopher
Barthel Beham German, 1502-1540

Erasmus Balderman
Barthel Beham German, 1502-1540

Bookplate of Hieronymous Baumgärtner
Barthel Beham German, 1502-1540

The Abduction of Helen
Barthel Beham German, 1502-1540

Ornament with a Male Half-Length Between Two Genii
Barthel Beham German, 1502-1540

Adam and Eve
Sebald Beham (German, 1500-1550) after Barthel Beham (German, 1502-1540)

The Virgin and Child with the Parrot
Sebald Beham (German, 1500-1550) after Barthel Beham (German, 1502-1540)

The Abduction of Helen
Sebald Beham (German, 1500-1550) after Barthel Beham (German, 1502-1540)

The Judgment of Paris
Sebald Beham (German, 1500-1550) after Barthel Beham (German, 1502-1540)

Penance of St. John Chrysostomus
Sebald Beham (German, 1500-1550) after Barthel Beham (German, 1502-1540)

Penance of St. John Chrysostomus
Sebald Beham (German, 1500-1550) after Barthel Beham (German, 1502-1540)

Penance of St. John Chrysostomus
Sebald Beham (German, 1500-1550) after Barthel Beham (German, 1502-1540)