Saint Augustine
1660
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Claude Mellan
Claude Mellan (1598–1688) was a French artist, born in Abbeville.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Augustine is a 1660 ink by Claude Mellan, a Baroque work, depicting John the Evangelist, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is an engraving of Saint Augustine. He stands in a dark robe, holding a large book. His face looks tired but wise. The lines are sharp and clear. Mellan made this with a single needle. He cut the lines so carefully you can see every hair on Augustine’s head. This took years of practice. It’s called pure line engraving—no cross-hatching, just one smooth line. Check out more engravings by Mellan, Claude.
Claude Mellan (1598–1688) was a French artist, born in Abbeville.
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