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Saint Thaddeus

Jacques Callot

1631

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

Saint Thaddeus 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 drawing shows a towering, bearded man in a long robe and halo, holding a scroll and a staff. His face is serious, and his cloak billows around him. Below, a crowd of smaller figures walks through a town with buildings and an archway. The artist used shading to make the man’s robe look heavy and textured. The background is simpler, focusing on the figure’s size and presence. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Callot created detailed prints.