Who painted Saint Helen?

Saint Helen was painted by Jacques Callot in 1610.

Where can I see Saint Helen?

Saint Helen is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Saint Helen?

Saint Helen is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Saint Helen

Jacques Callot , 1610

Saint Helen is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1610 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This 1610 engraving on laid paper, 'Saint Helen', is the work of Jacques Callot, a prominent printmaker from the Duchy of Lorraine.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts Saint Helen, associated with the discovery of the True Cross, standing with a cross, surrounded by children and cherubs near a classical building. A scale-like object on a pedestal is visible in the background.

Technique & Style

Callot employed fine lines and cross-hatching to achieve depth in the image, characteristic of his detailed and nuanced style.

Context

This print is part of a series on religious themes, reflecting Callot's diverse output of over 1,400 etchings that documented various subjects, including religious narratives.