The Crossing of the Red Sea

1629

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image is a detailed, monochromatic engraving depicting a wide landscape with a high horizon showing hills and distant figures. Closest to the viewer are numerous figures in elaborate attire. The engraving features fine lines for textures and forms, with a black and white color palette against a pale backdrop. In the distance, there is a scene of crowded activity, possibly depicting historical or biblical events.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 13 × 23.7 cm (5 1/8 × 9 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.609

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 665, State ii/vii

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

Q65509496

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