St. Stanislaus; The Apparition of St. Michael; The Translation of St. Nicholas; St. Gregory of Nazianzus

c. 1632/1635

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of four religious scenes, each contained within an oval and accompanied by textual labels. Each individual image depicts distinct events or figures from religious narratives. The upper left scene shows a kneeling figure interacting with an armored figure inside an architectural setting. The upper right illustration features a heavenly figure in flight above a rocky landscape. In the lower left, a maritime scene unfolds with a small boat carrying several figures. The lower right scene depicts a seated figure writing. Detailed linework across the compositions gives each a classic and intricate appearance, with a focus on storytelling through visual cues and written elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 21.5 × 12.2 cm (8 7/16 × 4 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 25 × 15.9 cm (9 13/16 × 6 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.680

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 960-963, 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

Q65509571

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