The Assumption with the Cherubin

c. 1617

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of a celestial scene with a gathering below. The image depicts an ethereal figure surrounded by clouds and smaller figures in the upper part, hovering over a group assembled around a central table below. The celestial figure stands in a majestic pose amidst billowing clouds, and smaller figures are engaged in activities above. Below, a group of figures is gathered around a rectangular table, their attire flowing and classical. The composition is enclosed in an oval frame with shading lines providing depth and texture. The style reflects intricate line work typical of classical or baroque graphic art.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 5 × 4.3 cm (1 15/16 × 1 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.356

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 192, State i/ii


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

Q65509221

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