Saint Basil Celebrating the Mass
1610
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
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
Saint Basil Celebrating the Mass is a 1610 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a group of people in a church setting. At the center, a robed figure stands behind an altar, holding up a large chalice. Around him, other figures kneel or stand, some with hands clasped in prayer. The background includes tall columns and a balcony with more people watching. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, making the scene feel crowded yet orderly. The focus is on the central figure, who looks like a priest leading the ceremony. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one used metal plates to make detailed prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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