Saint Matthew

Saint Matthew

Lucas van Leyden

1510

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image presents a detailed engraving of a saint, identified as Saint Matthew. The saint is depicted wearing a long robe and cloak, with his feet bare. He grasps a staff in his right hand, while his left hand rests on the staff. A halo surrounds his head, and he stands on a simple floor. A subtle detail in the engraving is the use of cross-hatching to create depth and texture. The artist's skillful application of this technique adds dimension to the image. To explore more works like this, consider looking into the technique of engraving, which was a common method used during the Renaissance period.

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