St. Thecla; St. Linus; Sts. Andochius and Thyrsus; St. Cleophas

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 frame indicating different dates in September. The top left scene shows a figure kneeling in prayer with another figure holding a staff behind her near a cityscape. The top right scene shows two figures interacting. The bottom left scene depicts two figures hanging by their hands with objects scattered below. The bottom right image shows a group of three figures engaged in conversation with elements of architecture in the background. The artwork features fine line work and typical religious iconography.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 21.5 × 12.3 cm (8 7/16 × 4 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 24.6 × 15.8 cm (9 11/16 × 6 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.726

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1144-1147, 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

Q65509622

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