Saints Stephen, Sixtus and Laurence

About this work

This black-and-white print shows three robed figures standing side by side. The middle figure wears a crown and holds a long staff topped with a cross, while the other two stand slightly behind, one holding a palm branch and the other a book. The background has an arched shape, and the figures look serious and formal. Notice the tiny tools and objects scattered at their feet—like hammers and a wheel—which hint at their connection to suffering or labor. The print’s sharp lines and detailed textures make it feel almost like a woodcut. If you like this style, look up Albrecht Dürer.