Leonard Lessius, Jesuit

About this work

This image depicts a man in a dark robe and hat, seated in a chair with his right hand resting on the armrest. He holds a quill pen in his left hand, poised over a piece of paper on a table to his left. The table is covered with a patterned cloth and features an open book, a crucifix, and a curtain draped behind it. The man's attire and the objects on the table suggest a scholarly or religious setting. The level of detail in the engraving and the use of cross-hatching to create texture and depth are notable features of the artwork. To learn more about the techniques used in this engraving, look up the technique of cross-hatching.