Saint Paul

About this work

This is a black-and-white engraving of a bearded man in flowing robes. He stands inside an arched frame, holding a long staff in one hand and resting the other on his chest. The lines are sharp and detailed, showing every fold of his clothing and the texture of his hair. The text at the bottom reads *"S. Paulus, Doctor Gentium"*—Latin for "Saint Paul, Apostle to the Gentiles." The artist used cross-hatching to create light and shadow, making the figure look three-dimensional. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build depth with just lines.