1632
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. James the Greater is a 1632 by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This etching shows a chaotic crowd around a man on the ground, holding a sword. Above him, a robed figure floats in the sky, holding a scroll. Buildings with domes and columns loom in the background, while people wave flags and some kneel. The artist used deep shadows and dramatic light to create tension—notice how the figures stand out sharply against the dark. This style was common in religious scenes of the time. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama in art.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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