The Large Saint Anthony of Padua

About this work

This black-and-white drawing shows a robed man holding a baby while a crowd of small, winged faces floats around him. The man stands on a raised platform, looking down at the child in his arms. Trees and clouds fill the background, but the focus is on the faces—some reach toward the man, others hover nearby. The artist used sharp lines to show movement and emotion, especially in the faces. This style fits the Baroque period, known for dramatic energy. Next, look up etching to see how artists create prints like this.