St. Eulalia; St. Fusca and Maura; St. Valentine; St. Anthony

c. 1632/1635

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of religious depictions related to various saints and martyrs in medallion-style frames. There are four separate illustrations framed in oval shapes on pages showing scenes from the lives of different saints. Each image includes a date in February with the name of the saint(s) depicted. The top left shows a crucifixion scene with Saint Eulalia on a cross alongside Roman soldiers. The top right depicts Saints Fusca and her nurse Maura interacting with soldiers. The bottom left shows the martyrdom of Saint Valentine with soldiers. The bottom right shows Saint Antonine in a contemplative pose with animals around him, possibly representing peace or meditation. Each scene is detailed with attention to costumes and backgrounds, presenting historical-religious scenes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 21.3 × 12.3 cm (8 3/8 × 4 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 25 × 15.9 cm (9 13/16 × 6 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.654

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 856-859, 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

Q65509541

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