The Martyrdom of Saint John the Evangelist

c. 1634/1635

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of a scene featuring a central figure ascending surrounded by clouds. The onlookers are dressed in historical attire. The setting includes architectural structures with domes and arches. Below, a group is engaged in various activities with staffs or spears. The style is fine lines and shading typical of classical etching techniques.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 6.9 × 4.3 cm (2 11/16 × 1 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 10.2 × 7.5 cm (4 × 2 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.5.374

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1391, State ii/iv

  • Series Title

    The Martyrdoms of the Apostles [Lieure 1386-1401]

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

Q65075829

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