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Saint John the Evangelist

Jacques Callot

1631

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

Saint John the Evangelist 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 black-and-white drawing shows a robed figure holding a scroll and a small model of a building. The person’s face is calm, with a halo around their head. In the background, a crowd gathers near a building with steps, while a lone figure sits on the ground to the left. The artist used fine lines to create texture, especially in the fabric folds and hair. This style was common in etchings of the time. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Callot made detailed prints.