Sanctus Paulus
1744
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1744
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving depicts a man with a long white beard, wearing a dark robe over a white collar. His right hand rests on his shoulder, and his left hand holds a book. The background is dark, with a lighter area behind the man's head. The engraving features cross-hatching, a technique that creates shading and texture through closely spaced parallel lines. The artist's use of this technique adds depth and dimension to the image. To learn more about the artistic style and techniques used in this engraving, explore the Baroque movement.