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Saint John on the Isle of Patmos

Jacques Callot

1625

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious John the Evangelist

Dominant colour

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.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1625 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see a saint sitting on a rocky island, writing in a book. He's surrounded by trees and a few animals. The saint is John, and he's on the island of Patmos, where he supposedly wrote the Book of Revelation. This etching is interesting because it shows the artist's skill with detail and texture. The lines are delicate and intricate, giving the scene a sense of calm. Check out the work of artist Callot, Jacques, to see more examples of this style.