The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. Thaddeus
1632
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Jacques Callot
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. Thaddeus is a 1632 by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a dramatic scene inside a grand building with tall arches and columns. At the center, a group of robed figures surrounds a man lying on the ground, his body stretched out. Above them, another figure floats in the air, holding a cross. The crowd looks tense—some point upward, others gesture toward the fallen man, while a few kneel in prayer. Notice how the artist uses deep shadows and strong contrasts to make the scene feel intense. The light comes from above, almost like a spotlight, highlighting the floating figure and the drama below. If you like this style, look up Baroque to see more art that uses bold light and shadow.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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