St. Paul
1578
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1578
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This etching shows a chaotic scene of robed and shirtless figures in a cityscape. One man stands tall with a scroll, while another lifts his arms in the air. Others kneel, fight, or reach out—some look scared, others angry. The background has buildings, a column, and a tower, all drawn with sharp lines and deep shadows. The artist used dramatic lighting to make the figures stand out against the dark background. This style, called *chiaroscuro*, creates strong contrasts between light and dark. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this technique works in other famous art.
