Saint Matthias (?)

About this work

This black-and-white engraving shows a bearded man in flowing robes, standing in a doorway. He’s holding up a heavy curtain with both hands, as if revealing what’s behind it. His feet are bare, and the ground around him looks rocky, with a small plant nearby. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially in the fabric and the man’s beard. This kind of detailed linework is called *cross-hatching*. Next, check out how cross-hatching works in other prints.