The Death of Judas

c. 1634/1635

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of a scene showing a hanging figure. The artwork features a group of robed figures surrounding the hanging figure, with a building in the background and winged figures above. A large tree is depicted in the foreground. The drawing is done in a detailed, finely lined illustration style.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 7.2 × 4.5 cm (2 13/16 × 1 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 9.9 × 6.1 cm (3 7/8 × 2 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.5.383

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1400, 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

Q65075883

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