Who painted Saint Simon?

Saint Simon was painted by Jacques Callot in 1631.

Where can I see Saint Simon?

Saint Simon is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Saint Simon?

Saint Simon is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Saint Simon

Jacques Callot , 1631

Saint Simon is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1631 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Saint Simon is an etching on laid paper created by French artist Jacques Callot in 1631. It is one of over 1,400 etchings produced during his career.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts Saint Simon, shown as a solitary figure in flowing robes, holding an open book and surrounded by a halo. A crowded street scene serves as the background, featuring numerous smaller figures and buildings.

Technique & Style

Callot employed etching, a technique allowing direct carving into a metal plate, to achieve the characteristic dark, scratchy lines and textured fabric effects in Saint Simon. The work exemplifies the technical innovations of 17th-century printmaking.