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St. Job, Prophet; St. Gangulphus; St. Epiphanius; St. Mary of Martyrs

Jacques Callot

1634

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

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St. Job, Prophet; St. Gangulphus; St. Epiphanius; St. Mary of Martyrs 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 painting is a collection of four etchings, each featuring a different saint. The top left etching shows St. Job, a prophet, with a man pointing at him. The top right etching depicts St. Gangulphus, who is kneeling and holding a sword. The bottom left etching features St. Epiphanius, a bishop, who is holding a dragon. The bottom right etching shows St. Mary of Martyrs, surrounded by people. The etchings are all done in a Baroque style, with intricate details and dramatic lighting. They are all oval-shaped and have a sense of depth and dimensionality. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created these etchings, you might want to look up Jacques Callot.