The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. Andrew

1632

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory Crucifixion of Jesus

Dominant colour

The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. Andrew is a 1632 by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, depicting Crucifixion of Jesus, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1632 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The painting shows St. Andrew being martyred on a cross. He's tied to the cross with ropes, and people are around him. The details in this painting are interesting because it shows a moment from a story that was important to people back then, and the way the figures are arranged tells us about the artist's style. The artist used lines and shapes to create a sense of drama. This way of drawing was typical of the time period. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.