Saint Philipp Neri with Cross and Book 1826

Johann Friedrich Overbeck's 1826 engraving, *Saint Philipp Neri with Cross and Book*, depicts the Italian saint in a simple yet powerful pose. Philipp Neri, known for his devoutness and charity, holds a cross and a book, symbols of his faith and wisdom. The detailed lines and subtle shading give the work a sense of realism, highlighting the figure's solemnity. The image, housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, exemplifies Overbeck's neoclassical style, a movement that celebrated ancient Greek and Roman art and values.