Saint Paul Shipwrecked on the Island of Melita

About this work

This engraving shows a chaotic scene of people scattered across rocks and grass. Some are standing, some are lying down, and a few are pointing or reaching out. In the background, a ship is wrecked on a shore with a small village nearby. The lines are dark and sharp, creating lots of texture in the clothing and hair. The artist packed a lot into this small space—every face and body tells a different story. The text at the bottom is in Latin, hinting at a story about survival and struggle. Look up engraving to see how artists like this one used lines to create depth.