Who painted Les Penitents: St. François?

Les Penitents: St. François was painted by Jacques Callot in 1632.

Where can I see Les Penitents: St. François?

Les Penitents: St. François is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Les Penitents: St. François?

Les Penitents: St. François is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Les Penitents: St. François

Jacques Callot , 1632

Les Penitents: St. François is a print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1632 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Les Penitents: St.

Accession no.: 1958.462
Credit line: Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection

About this work

Overview

Les Penitents: St. François is a print by Jacques Callot, created around 1632, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a contemplative figure, likely St. Francis, standing on a hillside surrounded by trees and rocks, lost in thought as he gazes at a book or paper on the ground.

Technique & Style

Callot's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, with strong contrasts between light and dark drawing attention to the central figure, evoking a serene and spiritual atmosphere.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jacques Callot

Jacques Callot (French: ; c. 1592 – 1635) was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine. He is an important person in the development of the old master print. He made more than 1,400 etchings that…