Saints Cosmas and Damian Caring for the Sick c. 1736

"Saints Cosmas and Damian Caring for the Sick" is an etching created by Austrian artist Paul Troger in c. 1736. The artwork depicts a scene of the legendary healing saints, Cosmas and Damian, attending to a group of sick individuals. Troger’s work portrays the saints as noble figures, their faces full of compassion as they perform their miracle. The depiction emphasizes the power of the saints to heal, drawing upon the Christian narrative of their lives. The etching is a testament to Troger’s mastery of the medium and his ability to portray religious subjects with emotion and drama. The work is a great example of the Baroque style, characterized by its dramatic use of light and shadow and its focus on human emotion.