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St. Anastasius; St. Theodora; Sts. Vitalis and Valeria; St. Peter Martyr, by Jacques Callot, ink, 1634

St. Anastasius; St. Theodora; Sts. Vitalis and Valeria; St. Peter Martyr

Jacques Callot

1634

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

St. Anastasius; St. Theodora; Sts. Vitalis and Valeria; St. Peter Martyr is a 1634 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Jacques Callot
When & what style?
1634 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image features four etchings, each encircled by an oval frame. The top left etching depicts a man in a robe, accompanied by others, while the top right shows a woman with a flowing cloak and a man kneeling beside her. The bottom left etching portrays a man and woman standing together, and the bottom right shows a man holding a sword and a woman with her hands raised. The etchings are set against a plain background, with no additional details or context provided. The artist's use of etching creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's attention to the intricate details of each scene. The artist's skillful use of etching techniques is reminiscent of the works of Jacques Callot, a master of the medium.

About the artist

Portrait of Jacques Callot
Artist

Jacques Callot

Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.

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