Saint John the Evangelist
1631
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
Dominant colour
Saint John the Evangelist is a 1631 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts Saint John the Evangelist, standing in a long robe with his right hand holding a cup and his left hand grasping a plant. The background features a crowd of people gathered around a fire, with a castle in the distance. The saint's attire and the scene behind him suggest a biblical setting, with the cup and plant possibly symbolizing his role as an evangelist. The artist's use of etching creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's attention to the saint's figure. For more works by this artist, explore the etchings of Callot, Jacques.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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