St. Ambrose; St. Vincent Ferrer; St. Celestin; St. Lazarus

c. 1632/1635

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of four religious scenes. The top left image shows a figure with a tall hat speaking to another figure kneeling before them. The top right image shows a kneeling figure looking up and gesturing towards a serpent on an altar. The bottom left image depicts a seated figure surrounded by other figures, suggesting a council or gathering. The bottom right scene shows a standing figure with a halo addressing another figure in a dramatic setting. The illustrations are detailed with fine lines and shading, resembling classic pen and ink techniques.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 21 × 12.1 cm (8 1/4 × 4 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 25 × 16 cm (9 13/16 × 6 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.670

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 920-923, 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

Q65509558

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