St. Barnabas, Apostle; St. Honofrius; St. Anthony of Padua; St. Basil the Great

c. 1632/1635

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image depicts four oval illustrations of different religious figures labeled with their names and dates in June. The top left illustration shows "S. Anthony Padven" holding a book and a small figure, with a halo above his head. In the top right is "S. Basili Magnus EP" holding a staff, standing beside an architectural feature. The bottom left shows "S. Barnab' Apost" with multiple figures in action against a landscape. The bottom right features "S. Honofrius Erem" holding a cross and a rosary, surrounded by palm trees. Each figure is depicted with detailed natural or architectural elements, creating a sacred atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 21 × 12 cm (8 1/4 × 4 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 24.8 × 15.4 cm (9 3/4 × 6 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.691

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1004-1007, 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

Q65509583

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