Martyrdom of Saint Stephen
1609
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jacques Callot
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Martyrdom of Saint Stephen is a 1609 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a chaotic crowd of people surrounding a central figure who’s being stoned. Some reach up with rocks, others watch or turn away. Above them, angels float in the sky, looking down. The scene is packed with tiny details—buildings in the background, hands clutching clothes, and faces twisted in pain or anger. The artist used sharp lines and heavy shading to create drama and movement. Every face and gesture feels urgent, like the moment is frozen in action. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this carved intricate scenes into metal plates.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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