The Martyrdom of Saint Matthias

c. 1634/1635

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of a scene inside an ornate building. The drawing shows grand architectural elements like columns and a domed ceiling with intricate designs. There is an altar with a crucifix at the center. Above, a figure appears to be rising with arms outspread. Below, several figures are shown pointing or looking towards the central altar. The detailed line work and hatching create texture and depth in the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 6.8 × 4.3 cm (2 11/16 × 1 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 9.2 × 5.5 cm (3 5/8 × 2 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.5.380

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1397, State ii/iv

  • Series Title

    The Martyrdoms of the Apostles [Lieure 1386-1401]

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1924

  • Lieure, J. Jacques Callot. 5 vols. Paris: Editions de la Gazette des Beaux Arts, 1924-1927. Reprint. 8 vols. New York: Collectors' Editions, 1969.

Wikidata ID

Q65075846

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