Saint John Preaching in the Desert

1634/1635

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of a group of people in a naturalistic setting. The scene shows various individuals positioned among boulders and trees, all facing a central figure standing or speaking on a raised platform. Surrounding this central point are clusters of people observing from different angles. Some are seated while others stand closely together. In the foreground, seated figures are absorbed in the scene. The setting includes trees and rock formations, giving a sense of enclosure and intimacy. The style features detailed linework, highlighting the forms of the entities and surroundings, creating an atmosphere of engagement and communal focus.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 7.5 × 9.1 cm (2 15/16 × 3 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 11.1 × 14 cm (4 3/8 × 5 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.5.430

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1415, State only


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

Q65076130

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