Sapphira Punished by Death
1610
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
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
Sapphira Punished by Death is a 1610 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a dramatic scene of three robed figures gathered around a fourth person lying on the ground. One figure points upward, another kneels beside the fallen person, and a third stands with hands clasped. In the background, a building with a dome and a small crowd of people is visible, adding to the tense atmosphere. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth and emotion, focusing on the drama of the moment. This is an engraving, which means it was etched into a metal plate and then printed. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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