Christ as Saviour
1467
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1467
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christ as Saviour is a 1467 ink by Master E.S., a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a bearded man with long hair, wearing a crown of thorns. He holds a globe in his left hand and a cross-topped staff in his right. Around him float small symbols like crosses and letters, and his robe drapes in heavy folds. The artist used fine lines to create deep shadows and texture, especially in the hair and fabric. The globe and crown suggest this is a religious figure, but the face looks calm, not dramatic. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this carved detailed images into metal.
