Saint Matthew

1631

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image shows a man standing in profile with his hands in a prayer position. He has a long beard, a prominent nose, and a halo above his head. His hair is short and curly, and he is wearing a long cloak and sandals. He is holding or leaning on a staff with his left hand. In the background, there is an architectural structure with statues and figures, as well as a tree and smaller figures. The setting appears to be outdoors with foliage and a clear sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 14.8 × 8.8 cm (5 13/16 × 3 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 18.5 × 13 cm (7 5/16 × 5 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.638

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1311, 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

Q65509526

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