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Saint Bartholomew

Jacques Callot

1631

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

Saint Bartholomew is a 1631 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1631 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image depicts a man with a long white beard and hair, wearing a long robe. He is holding a knife in his right hand and appears to be standing in a town square. The man is shown in the foreground, with a crowd of people in the background. The scene is rendered in black and white, with bold lines and shading that give the image depth and texture. The artist's use of etching techniques creates a sense of detail and precision, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. To learn more about the artist who created this work, look up Callot, Jacques.