Fall of Simon the Magician

1608/1611

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing depicting an angelic figure descending from the sky above a gathering. The scene shows the figure descending from clouds with drapery and wings, casting light towards a group of figures below. The figures below are looking upwards in awe or reverence. The background features an architectural setting with pillars and rounded arches, suggesting a classical design. The drawing includes detailed linework for texture and depth, enhancing the dramatic and divine ambiance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 13 × 8.8 cm (5 1/8 × 3 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.269

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 36, State i/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

Q65509155

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