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

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

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

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

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

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

Artwork

The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. Thomas

Jacques Callot , 1632

The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. Thomas 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.: 1958.437
Credit line: James Parmelee Fund

About this work

Overview

The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. Thomas is a print by Jacques Callot, created around 1632, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a chaotic scene in a courtyard, where a group of robed figures surround a man being dragged by the feet, while a winged figure floats above, observing the turmoil, suggesting divine judgment.

Technique & Style

Callot employed chiaroscuro, a technique characterized by strong contrasts between light and dark, to create a sense of tension and drama in the scene.

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…