Saint Sebastian and Saint Roch

Robetta employed a restrained line work, using delicate hatching to model the figures and suggest volume. The contrast between light and shadow is achieved through cross‑hatching, giving the engraving a sense of depth despite its modest scale. This approach exemplifies the “fine manner” of engraving, where meticulous incisions produce a nuanced tonal range without reliance on heavy shading.

Robetta’s prints often served as surrogates for paintings that have not survived, and this piece is no exception. It is documented in the collections of major institutions such as the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, confirming its circulation among European collectors and its continued relevance for scholars studying early Italian printmaking.