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Saint Mary Magdalene

Jacques Callot

1632

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

Saint Mary Magdalene is a 1632 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1632 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This black-and-white scene shows a woman standing under a tree, holding a small jar. She’s dressed simply, with long hair and a calm face. Behind her, a rocky landscape stretches out, with a distant building and a few trees. The artist used sharp lines to create texture, especially in the woman’s hair and the rough bark of the tree. The scene feels quiet and focused, with no extra details to distract. Try looking up etching to see how artists like this one made prints with acid and needles.