Saint Francis

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a man in a loose robe, kneeling and resting his head on his hand. His hair is wild, and his face looks tired. In front of him sits a skull, and a cross leans against a rock. The artist used shading to make the folds of the robe look real. The skull and cross hint at a religious theme. Next, look up the technique: etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.