Saint Matthias

1631

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image shows a full-body illustration of a person standing in a slight profile view, facing to the right. The person's head is turned downward. They have long, flowing hair and a beard. They are wearing a large, voluminous robe. The figure holds a staff in their left hand and a book in their hands. Above the figure's head, there is a circular halo. The background comprises a detailed street scene with many smaller figures and various buildings, including arches. A group of people can be seen gathered in the street.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 13.9 × 8.8 cm (5 1/2 × 3 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 19.1 × 14.3 cm (7 1/2 × 5 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.636

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1309, 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

Q65509524

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