Interior of the Church of Saint Katherine with Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican
1530
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1530
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows two tall church arches filled with people and angels. On the left, a group floats near the ceiling, while below, a dog lies on the floor. The right side has a small scene of two figures kneeling at an altar. Columns, doors, and detailed carvings line the walls, and light streams through high windows. The artist used iron to bite into the plate, creating sharp lines and textures. This method lets you see every fold in the robes and leaf in the carvings. Next, look up technique: etching to see how artists like Hopfer made prints this precise.
