Saint Helen

1608/1611

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image depicts an engraving of a woman standing in a dignified pose at the center. She has long hair, a calm expression, and a halo above her head. She wears a long gown with a shawl and holds a staff. Several cherubs surround her, with classical architectural elements in the background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 12.5 × 8 cm (4 15/16 × 3 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 17.1 × 12.3 cm (6 3/4 × 4 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.260

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 27, State ii/iii

  • 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

Q65509146

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