Who painted The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. James the Greater?

The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. James the Greater was painted by Jacques Callot in 1632.

Where can I see The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. James the Greater?

The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. James the Greater is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. James the Greater?

The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. James the Greater is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. James the Greater

Jacques Callot , 1632

The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. James the Greater 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.

Accession no.: 1958.435
Credit line: James Parmelee Fund

About this work

Overview

The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. James the Greater is an etching by Jacques Callot, dated to around 1632, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts the martyrdom of St. James the Greater, showing a chaotic scene with a central figure on the ground, surrounded by a crowd, while a robed figure floats above, holding a scroll.

Technique & Style

Callot employed chiaroscuro, using deep shadows and dramatic light to create tension, making the figures stand out against the dark background, a style characteristic of religious scenes during that period.

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…