Saint Ignatius de Loyola

About this work

This is a black-and-white engraving of a man in fancy robes. He’s holding an open book with Latin words on it, and his other hand points upward. Behind him, a cloudy shape with a cross glows like a halo. The robes have swirling patterns, and the whole scene looks detailed and dramatic. The artist used tiny lines to create shadows and depth—this is called cross-hatching. It makes the fabric and light look almost three-dimensional. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like Bolswert made these sharp, precise prints.