Paris with the Apple

About this work

This engraving shows a bare-chested man sitting on a rock, holding an apple in one hand and a scroll in the other. Behind him, a small town sits on a hill, and two winged figures hover above. The edges of the image are filled with swirling patterns and leaves, framing the scene like a decorative border. The man’s calm pose and the apple suggest this isn’t just a random figure—it’s likely a symbolic character. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, making the scene look almost three-dimensional. Try looking up engraving to see how artists like this one used metal plates and sharp tools to make prints.