
Saint Matthias
Callot, Jacques · French
1631
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Classification
- Period
- 1601 to 1650
- Image size
- 2713 × 4183px
Description
The image features a full-body illustration of a person standing in profile, facing right. The person has a halo around their head, long wavy hair covering the forehead and part of the face, a serious expression, a long nose, and a prominent brow. They wear flowing robes with intricate patterns, hold a book in their right hand, and a staff in their left. The background shows architectural structures, arches, and several smaller figures engaged in different activities, creating a busy city scene. The drawing style is detailed with emphasized texture and depth.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).