Frontispiece for "The Large Apostles"

1631

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of an angel holding a scroll. The angel is depicted with flowing hair and delicate features, holding the top of a large scroll with both hands. The scroll contains Latin text, prominently displaying "SALVATORIS BEATÆ" and other lines. The angel appears to be elevated against a background with clouds or wings. Below the scroll lies an assortment of weapons and tools, including a spear, sword, and a large key. The composition is detailed with fine lines and intricate shading.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 14 × 9.6 cm (5 1/2 × 3 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 15.3 × 10.9 cm (6 × 4 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1945.5.44

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1297, State only

  • Series Title

    The Large Apostles [Lieure 1297-1312]

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

Q65021330

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