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Saint James the Great

Jacques Callot

1631

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

Saint James the Great 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 painting shows Saint James the Great. He's dressed in simple clothes and has a walking stick. The artist used simple lines to draw him, which is interesting because it makes the saint look humble and ordinary, not like a grand hero. The etching is detailed, with lines that show the saint's face and clothes. It's a small work, but it tells us a lot about the saint. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: etching.