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The Martyrdom of Saint Paul

Jacques Callot

1634

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

The Martyrdom of Saint Paul 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 etching shows a chaotic scene of people on horseback attacking a group on foot. One man on a horse raises a sword, while others drag a fallen figure. In the background, a building with a dome and a crowd of onlookers watch from a raised platform. The sky is filled with swirling clouds and a ghostly figure floating above. The artist used sharp lines to create a sense of movement and drama. The scene looks violent and crowded, with lots of small details packed in. Look up etching to see how artists like Callot made these precise, detailed prints.