Saint John
1605
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1605
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint John is a 1605 ink by Jacques Bellange, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white drawing of a woman holding a long, flowing robe. She stands with one hand resting on her hip and the other arm bent at the elbow. Her hair is piled up loosely, and she’s looking down with a calm face. To her left, there’s a small table with a fancy vase and some scattered items. The artist used lines to show light and shadow, making the fabric look soft and real. The background is simple, so all the focus stays on her. Want to see more like this? Check out etching to learn how artists like this made detailed prints.
Jacques Bellange (c. 1575–1616) was an artist and printmaker from the Duchy of Lorraine (then independent but now part of France) whose etchings and some drawings are his only securely identified works today. They are…
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