Old man in church 1875

"Old man in church" is an etching by Italian artist Antonio Piccinni, created in 1875. The artwork depicts a solitary figure seated on a bench in a church. The print is characterized by its detailed and realistic depiction of the subject and the use of strong contrasts between light and shadow. The etching is currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago and is a prime example of Piccinni's mastery of the etching technique, a popular printmaking method in the 19th century.