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The Martyrdom of Saint Andrew

Jacques Callot

1634

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

The Martyrdom of Saint Andrew 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 image shows a chaotic scene of people in armor and robes. One figure is being crucified upside-down on a makeshift cross, while others around him look on or fight. The background has a dark, stormy sky with swirling lines, and buildings loom in the distance. The whole scene is drawn in black ink on textured paper, with sharp lines and lots of movement. The person on the cross is likely Saint Andrew, a common subject for this kind of image. The artist used a technique that lets them pack a lot of action into a small space, making it feel dramatic and intense. Want to see more like this? Look up etching to learn how artists like Callot made these detailed prints.