Saint Paul

About this work

This is a black-and-white engraving of an older man with a long white beard and curly hair. He’s wearing a loose robe and sandals, holding a scroll in one hand and a book in the other. Behind him, a rocky wall and a building with arches are visible, along with some trees and a distant landscape. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth and texture, especially in the folds of the robe and the rough wall. This kind of detail was common in Renaissance prints. Next, check out the technique: engraving to see how artists like this made intricate images with metal plates and acid.