Saint Nicholas Rescuing Sailors

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a chaotic scene at sea. Waves crash wildly around three struggling sailors, one clinging to a mast while another reaches upward. Above them, a robed figure hovers, holding a horn—maybe calling for help. In the top left, a cherubic child watches from the clouds, while a dark, swirling sky looms over the whole scene. The text at the bottom names it *Saint Nicholas Rescuing Sailors*, tying it to a legend about a saint saving sailors in a storm. The artist used fine lines to create drama, making the waves and figures look almost three-dimensional. Look up etching to see how artists like this one carve images into metal plates.