Artwork

Sts. Philoteus and Theotimus; St. Leonard; St. Florentinus; St. Godfrey

Sts. Philoteus and Theotimus; St. Leonard; St. Florentinus; St. Godfrey 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 around 1634, is a representative work by Jacques Callot, a prolific French printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts four saints - Philoteus and Theotimus, Leonard, Florentinus, and Godfrey - in separate scenes, each with distinct narrative elements and labeled with the saint's name, conveying their individual stories and characteristics.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Callot's expertise in etching, characterized by sharp lines and detailed textures, giving the impression of a metal plate rather than a painted image.

Context

As part of Callot's extensive output of over 1,400 etchings, this print reflects his interest in documenting contemporary life, including religious subjects, and contributes to the development of old master printmaking.