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Saint Bartholomew

Jacques Callot

1631

ink

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 drawing shows a robed man with a long beard and a halo, standing tall in a crowd. He holds a large book in one hand and a small object in the other. Behind him, people gather near buildings with columns and statues, while a scaffold with a figure on it looms in the background. The artist used sharp lines to create deep shadows and texture, especially in the folds of the robe. This style makes the scene feel dramatic and full of movement. Next, look up the technique: etching to see how artists like Callot made these precise, detailed prints.