1634
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
St. Ladislas; Sts. Potamiana and Marcella; Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles; St. Martial is a 1634 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows four small religious scenes etched into a single sheet. Each scene is framed in an oval and features robed figures with halos—some holding flags or books, others standing near buildings or clouds. The lines are sharp and detailed, with shadows adding depth to the figures. Notice how the figures look stiff and dramatic, almost like they’re performing. The artist used a technique that lets them pack a lot of emotion into simple lines and dark shading. Want to see more like this? Look up etching to see how artists create these kinds of prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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