Saint Peter

1631

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image shows an older man standing with a serious expression. He has distinct facial features, thinning wavy hair, and a long beard. He wears a flowing robe and holds an open book and a key. A halo surrounds his head. In the background, there are smaller figures near a boat on the left and engaged in construction on the right. The background is plain, focusing on the activities.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 14.7 × 9.4 cm (5 13/16 × 3 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 18.5 × 13.9 cm (7 5/16 × 5 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.627

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1300, State ii/iii

  • Series Title

    The Large Apostles [Lieure 1297-1312]

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

Q65509514

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