Saint Michael

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a muscular angel standing on a defeated figure. The angel wears armor, holds a spear, and has wings that spread wide. The defeated person lies on the ground, looking up with curly hair and a crown. Rocks and clouds fill the background, giving a dramatic, stormy feel. The artist used fine lines to build up shadows and shapes, creating depth without color. This is how engraving works—tiny etched lines make the image pop. Want to see more? Look up engraving to learn how artists like this made prints.