Solomon Worshipping False Gods

About this work

This engraving shows a robed figure kneeling in prayer, hands clasped, before an arched altar. Behind him, three small scenes play out: a castle, a ship, and a classical statue. The lines are sharp, with dark shadows and heavy cross-hatching to show folds in the fabric and depth in the background. The artist used tiny parallel lines to build up shadows, creating a sense of volume and texture. This was a common trick in Renaissance engravings to mimic painting. Next, check out how cross-hatching works in other prints.