1634
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
St. Matilda; St. Longinus; St. Cyriacus; St. Heribert is a 1634 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sheet holds four small scenes, each framed in an oval. The top left shows a crowned woman in a doorway, holding a book. Next to her is a small table with a crown. The top right has a soldier with a spear, standing over a fallen man. The bottom left depicts two men—one tied to a post, the other holding a lamp. The bottom right shows a bishop-like figure with a long staff, standing outside a building. Each scene is drawn with fine lines and shading, giving a sense of movement and drama. The figures look like they’re part of religious stories, but the artist uses simple shapes and bold contrasts. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists create these sharp, detailed prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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