Who painted The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. John the Evangelist?

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

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

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

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

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

Artwork

The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. John the Evangelist

Jacques Callot , 1632

The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. John the Evangelist 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.: 1958.436
Credit line: James Parmelee Fund

About this work

Overview

The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. John the Evangelist is an etching by Jacques Callot, created around 1632. It is a print held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a tumultuous scene of a man being dragged by soldiers through a city street, his arms bound. The surrounding figures are armed and armored, while a distant figure watches from above. The scene is suggestive of the martyrdom of St. John the Evangelist.

Technique & Style

Callot employed sharp lines and heavy shadows to create a dramatic effect, utilizing chiaroscuro to heighten the sense of tension and violence in the scene. The contrast between light and dark emphasizes the struggle of the central figure.

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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…