1636
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Frontispiece for "The Calendar of Saints" is a 1636 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print is packed with movement—crowds of people swirl around a tall cross, some holding weapons, others looking upward. Angels hover above, blowing trumpets or flying with banners. At the bottom, a sad-faced cherub holds a scroll with Latin words: *"Non erit ultra mors."* The scene is all black, white, and gray, with sharp, busy lines that make it feel chaotic but controlled. The text at the bottom hints this was part of a book about saints, but the image itself feels more like a wild, dramatic show of judgment or victory. The artist used a technique that lets ink hold shadows and texture, making the lines look almost like they’re carved. Want to see more like this? Check out etching for how artists use acid and needles to create deep, detailed prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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