The Martyrdom of Saint Peter

1608/1611

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

Domenico Cresti da Passignano

Artist After, Italian, 1559 - 1638

This is a drawing of a group of people gathered around a central figure on stairs, with cherubic figures in clouds above. The scene is densely populated with figures involved in various activities or interactions, creating movement and drama. Architectural structures frame the background, suggesting a public and significant setting. The drawing is characterized by intricate line work and cross-hatching, providing depth and contrast, highlighting figures' clothing and expressions. The composition leads the eye toward the central staircase, emphasizing the significance of the actions taking place there, while the celestial figures in the clouds add a divine or mystical element to the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 11.3 × 7.3 cm (4 7/16 × 2 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.272

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 39, State i/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

Q65509158

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