1635
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Temptation of Saint Anthony [second version] is a 1635 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a chaotic scene of twisted trees, strange animals, and shadowy figures swarming around a lone man on the ground. The man looks small and lost, surrounded by what appear to be demons, snakes, and other eerie creatures. Dark lines fill the background, making everything feel tangled and overwhelming. The artist used sharp, jagged lines to create this unsettling mood, a technique that makes the scene feel almost like a nightmare. This is one of many versions of a story about Saint Anthony facing temptation in the desert. 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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