Saint James the Less

1631

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image shows a figure standing upright in a classical art style. The person is facing forward, holding a staff in one hand and a book in the other. They have detailed facial features, a long beard, and shoulder-length hair. The figure wears a flowing robe with large sleeves. The background features a street with classical architecture and distant figures engaged in activity.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 14.3 × 9.4 cm (5 5/8 × 3 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 18.7 × 13.6 cm (7 3/8 × 5 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.632

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1305, 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

Q65509520

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