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St. Frederick; St. Arsenius, Hermit; St. Elias, Prophet; St. Joseph the Just

Jacques Callot

1634

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

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St. Frederick; St. Arsenius, Hermit; St. Elias, Prophet; St. Joseph the Just 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 shows four small, oval-shaped etchings arranged in two rows. Each etching depicts a religious figure in a different scene. The top row shows St. Frederick and St. Arsenius, Hermit, while the bottom row shows St. Elias, Prophet, and St. Joseph the Just. The etchings are detailed and feature intricate lines and shading. The figures are dressed in robes and are shown in various poses, with some kneeling or standing. The backgrounds of the etchings are simple, with some featuring buildings or landscapes. The etchings are signed "Callot" in the bottom right corner of each image. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.