Artwork

St. Bonaventura; St. Justus; St. Henry, Emperor; St. Antiochus

St. Bonaventura; St. Justus; St. Henry, Emperor; St. Antiochus, by Jacques Callot, ink, 1634
St. Bonaventura; St. Justus; St. Henry, Emperor; St. Antiochus, by Jacques Callot, ink, 1634

St. Bonaventura; St. Justus; St. Henry, Emperor; St. Antiochus is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1634 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This etching on laid paper, created by French artist Jacques Callot around 1634, depicts four distinct scenes featuring saints and historical figures. It is one of over 1,400 etchings produced by Callot during his career.

Subject & Meaning

The print comprises four oval compositions, each containing a different figure or scene. The subjects appear to be drawn from religious or historical narratives, and are rendered with varying degrees of detail and interaction with their surroundings.

Technique & Style

Callot's expertise in etching is evident in the work's use of fine lines to convey shading and texture, lending a sense of depth and drama to the depicted scenes. The level of detail achieved through etching contributes to the overall visual impact of the print.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jacques Callot

Artist

Jacques Callot

Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.

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