Christ Washing the Feet of the Apostles

c. 1624/1625

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of a group of individuals in front of classical architecture ruins. The image depicts several figures gathered outdoors, surrounded by ancient, crumbling architecture with prominent columns and stone details. Engraved lines and shading create the sense of depth and texture, with a focus on the drapery of the garments and the expressions of the figures. The setting implies an interaction or event of significance, framed by the ruins in the background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 7.7 × 5.7 cm (3 1/16 × 2 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.523

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 537, State i/iii

  • Series Title

    The Small Passion [Lieure 537-548]

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

Q65509404

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