Saint Peter

About this work

This drawing shows a robed figure holding a set of keys in one hand and a long staff in the other. The figure has a halo around their head, and their face looks serious. Behind them, a large winged creature with sharp claws and a curved beak looms, as if ready to attack. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially on the figure’s clothes and the creature’s wings. This technique makes the scene look almost three-dimensional. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one carved images into metal plates.