Maddalena

1619

Jacques Callot after Donato Mascagni

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

Donato Mascagni

Artist After, Italian, 1579 - 1636

This is a drawing of a scene set on a cobblestone street lined with tall buildings. The drawing illustrates multiple figures interacting, with a central figure gesturing animatedly. She appears to be in distress or surprise, holding a hand to her mouth. Other figures are engaged with each other or looking towards a disturbance. The detailed architecture in the background suggests a cityscape with Italian-inspired design. The drawing uses fine line work to create texture, typical of engravings. A text below the image seems to describe the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet ([irreg.] trimmed to plate mark): 13 × 8 cm (5 1/8 × 3 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.326

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 107

  • Series Title

    Miracles of Our Lady of the Annunciation, Florence

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

Q65509837

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