St. Luke, seated on a cloud with an open book in both hands, a bull lying at his feet, from a series of the four evangelists after Agostino Veneziano, which are in turn after Giulio Romano 1518

This anonymous engraving from 1518 depicts St. Luke, one of the four evangelists, seated on a cloud, reading an open book. St. Luke is often associated with the bull, which is lying at his feet in the print, a symbol of his gospel. This print was created after a design by Giulio Romano and Agostino Veneziano. It is a fine example of the printmaking techniques of the Renaissance, displaying detailed lines and shading that create a strong sense of light and depth. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this engraving, which is a testament to the continued artistic influence of Giulio Romano.