Saint Bartholomew

About this work

This is a black-and-white print of a bearded man in flowing robes. His long hair is curly, and he’s holding a large book in one hand while pointing downward with the other. The background has swirling decorative patterns, and his feet rest on a rocky surface. The artist used sharp lines to show the folds in his clothes and the texture of his hair. This style was common in prints from that time. Next, look up woodcut to see how this print was made.