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The Catafalque

1612

Jacques Callot

Associated Names

Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

Giulio Parigi

Artist After, Italian

The image shows an architectural structure resembling a grand stage or altar. It includes a central platform, tall ornate columns, steps, a canopy, decorative elements, drapery, heraldic symbols, a globe, stylized figures, and engraved insignia. Candles or candlesticks are also present.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching on laid paper
Credit Line

R.L. Baumfeld Collection
Dimensions

sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 26 × 13 cm (10 1/4 × 5 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1969.15.282
Catalogue Raisonné

Lieure, no. 54, State only
Series Title

The Funeral Book of the Queen of Spain [Lieure 52-69]

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

Q65509170

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