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Saint John Preaching in the Desert

Jacques Callot

1634

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

Saint John Preaching in the Desert is a 1634 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1634 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image depicts a scene of Saint John preaching in the desert, as indicated by the title. The artist, Jacques Callot, created this etching on laid paper in 1634/1635. The artwork is part of the Baroque movement and is held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington. In the foreground, Saint John is shown standing on a rock, addressing a crowd of people gathered around him. He is dressed in simple robes and holds a staff in his hand. The background features a barren desert landscape with rocks and trees. This etching showcases Callot's skill in capturing the essence of a scene through intricate details and textures. To explore more of Callot's work, you can look up the artist "Callot, Jacques".