Sanctus Matteaus
1744
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Marco Alvise Pitteri
Marco Alvise Pitteri (1702–1786) was an artist.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sanctus Matteaus is a 1744 ink by Marco Alvise Pitteri, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white engraving of a bearded man with curly hair, looking down and to the side. He’s wearing a loose robe that covers his shoulders and chest. The background is plain, with just a few lines to show folds in the fabric. The text at the bottom calls him *Sanctus Matteaus*, which is Latin for Saint Matthew. His pose and the way his hands rest suggest he might be writing or praying. This is an example of engraving, a technique where artists etch lines into metal plates to make prints.
Marco Alvise Pitteri (1702–1786) was an artist.
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