Saint John the Evangelist

About this work

This is a black-and-white drawing of a bearded man in a long robe. He’s standing sideways, one hand resting on his chest, the other pointing upward. The background looks like swirling lines, maybe clouds or light. His face is serious, with a mustache and curly hair. This is an etching, which means the artist used acid to carve the design into metal. The lines are sharp but also soft in places, giving it a textured look. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists create prints like this.