1589
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Philip is a 1589 ink by Hendrik Goltzius, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white engraving of a serious-looking man with a long beard and curly hair. He’s holding a staff in one hand and clutching something to his chest with the other. His robe drapes loosely, and the background shows faint clouds or smoke. The Latin text below reads *"Descendit ad inferna, tertia die resurrexit a mortuis,"* which means he’s tied to a resurrection story. The artist used fine lines and shading to give the image depth. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this create detailed prints.
Hendrick Goltzius (German: , Dutch: ; né Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter.
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