Saint John
1536
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1536
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting shows Saint John in a simple setting. It's an engraving, which is a way of carving a design into a metal plate. The artist used lines and shading to create texture and depth, which is a notable aspect of this work, as it adds a level of detail to the image. You can learn more about this technique by looking into the work of artist: Ladenspelder, Johann
