Artwork

The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. Andrew

The Martyrdom of the Apostles:  St. Andrew, by Jacques Callot, 1632
The Martyrdom of the Apostles:  St. Andrew, by Jacques Callot, 1632

The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. Andrew is a print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1632 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St.

About this work

Overview

The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. Andrew is a print by Jacques Callot, dated to around 1632, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts the martyrdom of St. Andrew, showing the saint bound to a cross with ropes, surrounded by onlookers, illustrating a pivotal moment in a narrative significant to the era.

Technique & Style

Callot employed lines and shapes to convey drama, characteristic of his style and the period. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark, is evident in the work, contributing to its expressive qualities.

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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