Saint Matthias

1631

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image features a full-body illustration of a person standing in profile, facing right. The person has a halo around their head, long wavy hair covering the forehead and part of the face, a serious expression, a long nose, and a prominent brow. They wear flowing robes with intricate patterns, hold a book in their right hand, and a staff in their left. The background shows architectural structures, arches, and several smaller figures engaged in different activities, creating a busy city scene. The drawing style is detailed with emphasized texture and depth.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 13.7 × 8.7 cm (5 3/8 × 3 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 15 × 10.4 cm (5 7/8 × 4 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1945.5.56

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1309, State ii/iii

  • 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

Q65021352

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