Conversion of Paul

1635

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing featuring a battle scene in front of a fortified city. The image includes numerous figures on horseback and on foot, carrying spears, shields, and banners. The city with its towering walls and buildings is depicted on the left side. The sky above the city is illustrated with clouds parting to reveal rays of light shining down. The drawing is detailed with precise line work capturing the energy and chaos of the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Lubritz

  • Dimensions

    plate: 6.8 × 8.2 cm (2 11/16 × 3 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 10.1 × 12.9 cm (4 × 5 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1977.23.11

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1427, State i/ii

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

Q65570964

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