St. Paul (Second State) 1514

Albrecht Durer's 1514 engraving "St. Paul (Second State)" depicts the apostle standing with a book in his hand, a halo above his head. The detailed engraving shows his flowing robes, a sword and a spool lying at his feet. Durer, a master of Renaissance art, created this print using the technique of intaglio, which involved carving the design into a metal plate, making this print a fine example of his technical mastery. The subject matter and style of this print reflect the religious and artistic trends of the early 16th century.