The Martyrdom of Saint Simon
1634
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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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 Martyrdom of Saint Simon is a 1634 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This scene shows a chaotic crowd under a stormy sky. A man is tied to a post while others drag him away. One figure lies on the ground, possibly dead. Buildings and flags fill the background, and small groups of people watch from the sides. The artist used sharp lines to show movement and tension. The scene looks dramatic, with lots of action in a small space. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Callot made prints like this.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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