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Saint James the Less

Jacques Callot

1631

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious St. James the Elder

Dominant colour

Saint James the Less is a 1631 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, depicting St. James the Elder, 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 a man with a staff and a book, dressed in old clothes. He's standing in a simple space with a few props. The artist used simple lines and shapes to create this image, which makes it feel very quiet and still. The fact that it's an etching on laid paper makes it interesting, as this technique allows for a lot of detail. Look up the technique: etching.