Christ Healing a Deaf Man

About this work

This engraving shows a group of six people standing outdoors near a rocky hill. One person in the center, wearing a hooded robe, touches another person’s ear while holding their hand. The others watch closely, dressed in simple, flowing clothes. Palm trees and bushes fill the background, and the scene looks calm. The person being touched may be a man with a hearing issue, based on the gesture. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, making the robes and trees look three-dimensional. Next, check out the technique: engraving, cross-hatching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.