Saint Roch with a Donor

About this work

This etching depicts a scene with Saint Roch, a man with a halo, and a donor, both dressed in robes. Saint Roch is shown with his right leg raised, revealing a wound on his thigh, while the donor kneels beside him, gazing up at the saint. The background features a serene landscape with trees and a body of water. In the foreground, a dog sits beside the donor, adding a sense of companionship to the scene. The etching is rendered in fine detail, with intricate lines and textures that bring the figures and landscape to life. The Renaissance style of this etching is evident in its classical composition and attention to detail. To learn more about this artistic movement, explore the Renaissance.