Saint Christopher Facing Left

About this work

This engraving shows a giant man carrying a small child on his shoulder. The man’s head is huge, his hair wild and curly, and his face is turned away. The child holds a staff, looking back at the viewer. The background has a rocky path, a few bushes, and a dark, textured sky. Notice how the artist used tiny parallel lines to build up shadows and light—this is called cross-hatching. It gives the scene a rough, almost carved look. Next, look up technique: engraving, cross-hatching to see how artists create depth this way.