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Saint Simon

Master F.P.

1540

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Saint Simon is a 1540 ink by Master F.P., a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Master F.P.
When & what style?: 1540 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a bearded man in a loose robe, standing sideways. His left hand holds a bundle, while his right hand points upward, as if reaching for something. The background is filled with quick, slanted lines that suggest light or movement. The artist used shading to give the figure a three-dimensional look, even though it’s just ink on paper. This was a common way to make drawings feel more real in the 1500s. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.