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The Martyrdom of the Apostles: St. Thomas

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

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

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a chaotic scene in a courtyard, where a group of robed figures surround a man being dragged by the feet, while a winged figure floats above, observing the turmoil, suggesting divine judgment.

Technique & Style

Callot employed chiaroscuro, a technique characterized by strong contrasts between light and dark, to create a sense of tension and drama in the scene.

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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