1634
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
St. Theresa; St. Placidus and Flavia; St. Bruno; St. Faith is a 1634 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting is a collection of four oval etchings, each depicting a saint in a unique setting. The top-left etching shows St. Theresa standing in front of a building, while the top-right etching features St. Placidus and Flavia in a landscape with a sailboat. The bottom-left etching portrays St. Bruno in front of a large fish, and the bottom-right etching depicts St. Faith standing in front of a building. The etchings are rendered in a detailed and intricate style, with fine lines and textures that give the images depth and dimension. The use of oval frames adds a sense of elegance and sophistication to the overall composition. The artist's use of etching as a medium allows for a high level of detail and precision, making each image feel rich and nuanced. To learn more about this technique, explore the art of etching.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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