Saints Peter and Paul
1610
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jacques Callot
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saints Peter and Paul is a 1610 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In the image, two men stand side by side, each dressed in robes. The man on the left holds a book and a set of keys, while the man on the right grasps a sword. Both figures wear halos, symbolizing their sanctity. The background of the image features a series of horizontal lines, creating a sense of depth and texture. The overall composition is simple yet effective, drawing the viewer's attention to the two central figures. The image is an example of the artist's skill in engraving, a technique that involves carving intricate designs onto a metal plate. To learn more about this art form, explore the technique of engraving.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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