Frontispiece for "The Life of the Virgin"

c. 1633/1634

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of a decorative text page. The image features an ornate arrangement surrounding a central block of text. At the top center, there is an illustration of a serene figure in a medallion, hands clasped in prayer, above a large block of written Latin text. Flanking the text are two angels, each standing on a pedestal, with arms crossed over their chests. Below the text, there is an emblem or crest showing a tree, supported by two cherubic figures, each with wings. The entire piece is surrounded by intricate floral and architectural decorations.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 7 × 4.5 cm (2 3/4 × 1 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 9.5 × 6.5 cm (3 3/4 × 2 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.784

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1357

  • Series Title

    The Life of the Virgin [Lieure 1357-1370]

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

Q65509685

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