1560
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Andrew is a 1560 ink by Bartolomeo Passarotti, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a man, likely Saint Andrew, standing with his arms crossed. He is dressed in a long robe and has a beard. The background is a series of lines, with a large X shape behind the man's head. The man's facial expression is serious, and his posture conveys a sense of contemplation. The lines in the background create a sense of depth and texture, adding visual interest to the piece. The use of etching as a medium allows for intricate details and subtle variations in tone, making the image feel nuanced and expressive. To learn more about this technique, look up etching.
Bartolomeo Passarotti or Passerotti (1529–1592) was an Italian painter of the mannerist period, who worked mainly in his native Bologna. His family name is also spelled Passerotti or Passarotto.
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