Saint John on the Isle of Patmos
1625
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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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 John on the Isle of Patmos is a 1625 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, depicting John the Evangelist, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a man standing on a rocky island, looking up at a vision in the sky. He's dressed in simple clothes and has a book in his hand. The man is Saint John, and this scene is from the Bible. This etching shows a quiet moment from a big story. The artist used lines and shadows to create a sense of depth and mood. The scene feels peaceful, with Saint John lost in thought. Check out the work of artist Callot, Jacques to see more of this style.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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