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Saint Thomas

Jacques Callot

1631

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

Saint Thomas 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

The image depicts a man dressed in a long robe, holding a staff in his right hand and a book in his left. He is standing in the center of the image, with a halo around his head. The background is a light beige color, with some faint lines and markings visible. In the bottom-left corner of the image, there is a small inscription that reads "Israel excud." In the bottom-right corner, there is another inscription that reads "Cum Priv. Reg." The overall style of the image suggests that it is an etching or engraving, with intricate details and textures visible throughout. The image appears to be a religious or devotional work, possibly depicting a saint or biblical figure. To learn more about the artist and his techniques, you might want to look up Jacques Callot.