The Transfiguration

About this work

This engraving shows a group of people gathered around a central figure floating above them. The central figure has long hair and a beard, wearing a loose robe, with arms outstretched as if blessing or speaking to the crowd below. The people on the ground are scattered—some kneeling, some reaching up, all looking upward with expressions of awe or fear. Notice how the artist uses fine lines to create shadows and depth, especially in the robes and faces. This is a key part of how engravings like this one were made. Want to learn more about how this image was created? Check out the technique: engraving.