Title Page for "The Martyrdoms of the Apostles"

c. 1634/1635

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of a religious scene with figures surrounding a crucifixion. The scene features a crucifix at its center, with a figure nailed to it, surrounded by clouds and beams of light. Various figures are depicted seated or standing around the base of the crucifix, each holding long spears or staffs. Above, in the clouds, several winged figures appear. At the bottom of the image, an inscription is present, reading "MARTYRUM APPOSTOLORUM Israel RVM exud Jac. Callot In. et fecit." The drawing is intricately detailed, emphasizing the somber and reverent atmosphere of the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 7.2 × 4.5 cm (2 13/16 × 1 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 9.7 × 6.7 cm (3 13/16 × 2 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.813

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1386

  • Series Title

    The Martyrdoms of the Apostles [Lieure 1386-1401]

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

Q65509718

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