Virgin and Saint John at the Foot of the Cross

1608/1611

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image shows the crucified figure of Jesus Christ, depicted from the knees up, with his arms outstretched and nailed to a wooden cross. He has a crown of thorns on his head, long hair and a beard, and wears a loincloth around his waist. To his left is a woman, likely representing the Virgin Mary, wearing a long robe and a head veil. She has a contemplative expression and clasped hands, looking toward Jesus. To his right is another woman in a similar attire, looking up at Jesus with a contemplative expression. Both women have circular halos around their heads. The background is minimalist with line shading.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 11.3 × 8.2 cm (4 7/16 × 3 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 16.5 × 12.5 cm (6 1/2 × 4 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.254

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 21, State ii/ii

  • Series Title

    Roman Pictures [Lieure 16-45]

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

Q65509141

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