The Cult of God
1627
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Jacques Callot
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Cult of God is a 1627 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a crowded scene with people dressed in old-fashioned clothes. Some are kneeling, others stand or sit in a dimly lit room with tall columns. A few figures in the back appear to be on a raised platform, while one person in the front holds a book. The lighting is dramatic, with shadows stretching across the faces and clothes. The artist used fine lines to create texture, especially in the fabrics and hair. This technique makes the scene feel almost three-dimensional despite being a print. Look up etching to see how artists like Callot made detailed prints like this.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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