St. Ignatius; Purification of the Virgin; St. Blaise; St. Isidore

c. 1632/1635

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of four religious scenes. The drawing consists of four distinct oval frames placed in a grid, each depicting a different religious scene with a central haloed figure engaged in an activity. In the top left, a figure is kneeling in front of a lion, suggested by the text 'S. IGNATI.' The top right scene shows a veiled figure presenting a child to another figure on steps, indicated by 'PVRIFICATIO' and 'B. MARIAE V.' The bottom left drawing depicts a figure kneeling to bless livestock within rural surroundings, with the text 'S. BLASIUS.' The bottom right image illustrates a haloed figure praying near a book underneath a tree, marked 'S. ISIDOR MONACH.' Each scene is intricately detailed, with fine ink work emphasized by hatching and line work, characteristic of historical religious illustrations.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 21.4 × 12.4 cm (8 7/16 × 4 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 25.4 × 16.3 cm (10 × 6 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.651

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 844-847, State ii/ii

  • Series Title

    The Calendar of Saints [Lieure 807-1295]


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

Q65509538

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