Saint Simon Zelotes (?) or Saint Judas Thaddeus (?)

About this work

This is a black-and-white drawing of a robed figure kneeling on a patterned floor. The person is wrapped in a long cloak, holding a staff in one hand and what looks like a small book or scroll in the other. Their head is haloed, and the name "Juda" is written above it in fancy script. The lines are made by scratching into the paper—a method called engraving. The folds of the robe and the texture of the floor are shown with tiny parallel lines, which make the shadows pop. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one made detailed prints.