Who painted The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. Andrew?

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

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

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

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

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

Artwork

The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. Andrew

Jacques Callot , 1632

The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. Andrew 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. The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St.

Accession no.: 1958.434
Credit line: James Parmelee Fund

About this work

Overview

The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. Andrew is a print 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. Andrew, showing the saint bound to a cross with ropes, surrounded by onlookers, illustrating a pivotal moment in a narrative significant to the era.

Technique & Style

Callot employed lines and shapes to convey drama, characteristic of his style and the period. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark, is evident in the work, contributing to its expressive qualities.

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…