Praying for Divine Help

1635

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

Israel Henriet

Publisher, French, c. 1590 - 1661

The image shows a pastoral scene from a higher perspective. A castle-like structure is seen in the distance, with trees and hills framing it. The artwork features detailed engravings with delicate linework, showcasing texture in trees and foliage. The color scheme is monochromatic, mainly black and white. In the foreground, a man is seen with pigs, surrounded by trees arching overhead. Text at the bottom provides additional narrative elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 6.2 × 8.2 cm (2 7/16 × 3 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 6.7 × 8.7 cm (2 5/8 × 3 7/16 in.)
    mount: 8.7 × 12.6 cm (3 7/16 × 4 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.836

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1410, State ii/iii

  • Series Title

    The Prodigal Son [Lieure 1404-1414]

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2022

  • Murillo: Picturing the Prodigal Son, Meadows Museum, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, 2022, cat. 18, repro.

  • Murillo: Picturing the Prodigal Son, Meadows Museum, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, 2022, unnumbered catalogue.

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.

2022

  • Dotseth, Amanda W., and Roglán, Mark A., editors. Murillo, Picturing the Prodigal Son. Exh. cat. Meadows Museum, Dallas, 2022: 130, cat. 18.

Inscriptions

in margin below image, in plate: Haussant les yeux au Ciel aux cris il s'abandonne, / Et réclame son père affom qi'ii luy pardonne. / Cum privilege Reg. Israel excudit.

Wikidata ID

Q65509741

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