The Penance of St. John Chrysostom
1509
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1509
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This engraving shows a woman lying on the ground, holding a sleeping child. Around her, deer and other animals gather calmly. Trees and bushes fill the background, with a small building in the distance. The scene feels quiet and peaceful, despite the rough lines and shadows. The woman’s bare skin and the animals’ presence hint at a story about nature and faith. This work is part of a series about saints, but the artist focused on mood over realism. Look up Renaissance to see how this style shaped art.
