Elevation of a Church

1619

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of an architectural structure with text. The image shows a detailed architectural drawing of a building, which includes a tower, domes, arches, and columns. The drawing is rendered in a precise, linear style emphasizing the geometry and form of the structure. The structure appears to be a complex building with multiple levels and sections, designed in a classical architectural style. To the right of the building, there is a scroll with text in Italian. The drawing captures the intricacy of the design through detailed line work and shading, suggesting the artist's intent to replicate an architectural design or plan.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving on laid paper [restrike]

  • Credit Line

    Transferred from The Library of Congress

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 71 × 46.5 cm (27 15/16 × 18 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.50.185

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 329, State (restrike)

  • Series Title

    Guide Book to Buildings in the Holy Land: pl.19

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

Q74874103

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