Saint Paul

Saint Paul

Jacques Callot

1631

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a bearded man in a long robe, holding a scroll and a sword. His face is serious, with a halo behind his head. The background has a small battle scene on the left and a town with trees on the right. The artist used shading to make the robes look heavy and textured. The lines are sharp, and the paper has a slight yellow tone. Look up etching to see how artists like this create detailed prints.

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