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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

This painting shows a man in a long robe, holding a staff in his right hand and a book in his left. He has a halo around his head and stands in front of a cityscape with people in the background. The man's robe is draped over his left shoulder, and he wears sandals on his feet. The cityscape behind him features buildings and people engaged in various activities. The overall scene is depicted in a detailed and intricate style. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.