Saint Judas Thaddaeus

Saint Judas Thaddaeus

Master FVB

1495

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white engraving of a bearded man in old-fashioned robes. He stands with one foot forward, holding a book in one hand and a long staff in the other. His hair is curly, and he wears a halo around his head. The artist used fine lines and shading to give the figure depth and texture. The signature "F.V.B." is at the bottom, and the name "S. Simon" is written near the edge. Next, look up engraving to see how artists create detailed prints like this one.

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