Saint John the Evangelist

1631

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image shows a full-length figure of a person standing in a dignified pose. The individual is holding a chalice in one hand and lifting a finger from the other hand. The person's facial features appear gentle and serene, with downcast eyes and long, wavy hair that falls around their shoulders. The figure is wearing a voluminous robe with wide sleeves that drapes down to cover most of the feet, leaving a few toes visible. A halo encircles the head. There are no visible items of jewelry. In the background to the left, there are trees and possibly a distant town or city. To the right, there are several smaller figures and a fortified structure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 13.7 × 8.8 cm (5 3/8 × 3 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 19 × 13.5 cm (7 1/2 × 5 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.631

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1304, State ii/iii

  • Series Title

    The Large Apostles [Lieure 1297-1312]

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

Q65509519

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