What movement is St. Urban; The Translation of St. Mary of James; St. Quadrat; St. Julius?

St. Urban; The Translation of St. Mary of James; St. Quadrat; St. Julius is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

St. Urban; The Translation of St. Mary of James; St. Quadrat; St. Julius

St. Urban; The Translation of St. Mary of James; St. Quadrat; St. Julius 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, comprises four small oval scenes depicting various saints and religious events.

Subject & Meaning

The four scenes show different figures and settings: a robed man with attendants, a group outside a building, a solitary figure on a rocky shore, and armored men conversing with a robed figure, representing St. Urban, the translation of St. Mary of James, St. Quadrat, and St. Julius.

Technique & Style

The etching features fine, scratchy lines and shading that create a textured appearance and depth, with figures standing out against a plain background.