Saint Augustine

About this work

This engraving shows a bishop sitting on a throne-like chair, holding an open book with one hand and a long staff in the other. His tall hat has a cross on top, and a heart floats above his head. The background has a simple building with a fence, and the bishop’s robe looks heavy and textured. The artist used lines to create shadows and depth, giving the bishop’s clothes a woven look. This style was common in early printed images. Next, look up engraving to see how artists carved these detailed lines into metal.