St. Maria Gaudioru; St. Cladius; St. Norbert; St. Robert

c. 1632/1635

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of four religious scenes enclosed in oval frames. The four illustrations are presented in a grid layout with two images on the top and two on the bottom. The top left image illustrates a figure kneeling with clasped hands, looking at an ethereal figure surrounded by a radiant aura amidst clouds. The top right depicts a solitary figure standing and holding a cloth or garment near a small table, with interactions between multiple figures in the background. The bottom left scene shows one figure kneeling and reaching out to another figure who stands with an aura. The bottom right scene captures two figures facing each other, one extending a hand or object to the other, with additional figures present in a landscape setting behind them. The style is detailed and linear, with emphasis on contours and shading to convey depth and detail.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 21 × 12.2 cm (8 1/4 × 4 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 25.1 × 16 cm (9 7/8 × 6 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.689

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 996-999, 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

Q65509581

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