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The Martyrdom of Saint Peter

Jacques Callot

1634

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

The Martyrdom of Saint Peter 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 black-and-white print shows a chaotic crowd of people in the middle of a frenzy. Some are carrying torches, others are dragging a man on the ground, and a few stand on a raised platform holding a cross. The scene looks violent, with horses and soldiers mixed in, while a building with a dome looms in the background. The artist used sharp lines to show movement and tension, making the scene feel urgent. This style was common in etchings of the time. Look up etching to see how artists like Callot created these detailed prints.