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Saint Helen

Jacques Callot

1610

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

Saint Helen is a 1610 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1610 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows a woman standing tall in a long robe, holding a cross in one hand. Around her, two small children reach toward her, while above, cherubs float near a building with columns. The scene is framed by a curved top, and the background includes a scale-like object on a pedestal. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, a technique called *cross-hatching*. This print is part of a series about religious stories. Try looking up *engraving* to see how artists like Callot made detailed prints.