Saint Roch

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a bearded man in a loose robe, standing under a leafy tree. His head is glowing, and he holds a book in one hand while resting the other on a dog at his feet. Behind him, a winged figure reaches up toward the tree’s branches, and a small village with buildings and crosses sits in the distance. The man’s halo and the dog’s loyalty hint at a story of faith and healing. This is an engraving, meaning the artist carved lines into metal to create the image. Next, look up engraving to see how artists made prints like this.