St. Job, Prophet; St. Gangulphus; St. Epiphanius; St. Mary of Martyrs

c. 1632/1635

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This drawing features four circular illustrations of religious scenes associated with the month of May. The top left scene depicts a seated figure, likely the prophet Job, receiving visitors under swirling skies and architectural structures. The top right shows a figure with a halo holding a sword while another kneels before a well or spring. The bottom left illustrates a bishop gesturing towards a figure kneeling, with a demonic creature fleeing. The bottom right scene portrays a crowned figure surrounded by a crowd. Each scene is separated by decorative oval borders, implying a narrative through time reflected in date annotations.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 21.3 × 12.2 cm (8 3/8 × 4 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 25 × 15 cm (9 13/16 × 5 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.681

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 964-967, 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

Q65509573

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