Saint Prosper

Stefano Della Bella

1652

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious battle

About this work

This painting shows a man, possibly a saint, in old clothes. He's standing in a simple space with a few objects around him. The details in the painting are interesting, like the folds in his clothes and the expression on his face. The artist used lines and shading to create depth and texture, which is a key part of the technique: etching.