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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 print shows a woman kneeling in a wooded landscape, holding a small child. Behind her, a larger figure stands under a tree, arms raised as if in prayer or surprise. The scene feels quiet but tense, with rough, jagged lines everywhere—trees, rocks, even the sky. The woman’s face is turned up toward the taller figure, like she’s waiting for something. The artist used sharp, scratchy lines to create texture, making everything look dramatic and alive. Want to see how this style works in color? Check out Baroque.