1574
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Devout Men Carrying Saint Stephen to His Burial is a 1574 ink by Philip Galle, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image depicts a scene of devout men carrying the body of Saint Stephen to his burial. The men are dressed in robes and are shown in various poses, some of them looking up towards the sky. In the background, there are several buildings and a crowd of people watching the procession. The engraving is done in a detailed and intricate style, with cross-hatching used to create texture and depth. The overall mood of the image is one of reverence and solemnity, as the men carefully carry the body of the saint. If you're interested in learning more about the artistic techniques used in this image, you might want to look into the technique of engraving.
Philip (or Philips) Galle (1537 – March 1612) was a Dutch publisher, best known for publishing old master prints, which he also produced as designer and engraver. He is especially known for his reproductive engravings of paintings.
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