1465
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Agatha is a 1465 ink by Israhel van Meckenem, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white drawing of a woman holding a tall candle. She wears a long robe with a crown on her head and a necklace around her neck. Her hair is loose, and she stands on a patterned floor. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, making her clothes look heavy and detailed. This kind of drawing is called an engraving. Next, look up engraving to see how artists create images like this.
Israhel van Meckenem (c. 1445 – 10 November 1503), also known as Israhel van Meckenem the Younger, was a German printmaker and goldsmith, perhaps of a Dutch family origin. He was the most prolific engraver of the…
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