St. Gangulphus 1650

"St. Gangulphus" is a 1650 etching by C. Visscher depicting the saint in full armor, holding a sword and shield. The image is full of detail with meticulous rendering of the armor, sword, and shield, and the saint's face and flowing beard. The image is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, NY and measures 17 1/16 x 11 5/8 in. (43.3 x 29.6 cm). The image is a fine example of etching from the 17th Century, using the technique to create detail and tonal variation.