St. Simeon Salus; The Visitation; Deposition of the Virgin's Clothes; St. Hiacintus

c. 1632/1635

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of four religious scenes depicted within oval frames on a grid. The first scene shows a seated figure with a halo being approached by three smaller figures. The second scene features two haloed figures embracing, with another haloed figure and a bystander observing. The third scene illustrates a clerical figure with a shroud, accompanied by a procession of similarly dressed individuals. The last scene shows a figure with a halo, bound and standing between two guards or executioners holding long sticks or spears.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 21.2 × 12.3 cm (8 3/8 × 4 13/16 in.)
    sheet (irreg.): 25 × 15.8 cm (9 13/16 × 6 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.696

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1024-1027, 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

Q65509590

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