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The Martyrdom of Saint Simon

Jacques Callot

1634

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

The Martyrdom of Saint Simon 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

The image depicts a scene of martyrdom, with a figure standing on a raised platform, surrounded by a crowd of people. The central figure is shown with their arms outstretched, and a spear or sword is visible in their chest. In the foreground, several figures are shown in various poses, some looking up at the central figure, while others appear to be engaged in conversation or gesturing towards the scene. The background of the image is dominated by a large building or structure, which appears to be some kind of temple or church. The level of detail and the use of shading and texture suggest that this is a highly skilled and intricate work of art. To learn more about this style of art, consider exploring the Baroque movement.