St. Mary of Victory; St. Simeon, Prophet; St. Pelagia; Sts. Reparata and Benedicta

c. 1632/1635

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of four separate religious scenes. The drawing is divided into four sections, each depicting different scenes inspired by religious or saintly figures. Each vignette is oval-shaped and labeled with the name of a saint and a date in October.

1. The top-left section features a scene of naval battle or a maritime setting related to Saint Maria de Victora.

2. The top-right depicts two figures in a religious setting, potentially Saint Simeon receiving a visitor amid a hilly landscape with buildings.

3. In the bottom-left, a kneeling figure in a penitent position amidst a rocky terrain likely represents St. Pelagia engaged in prayer with witnesses observing from a distance.

4. The bottom-right shows Saint Reparata facing a scene with multiple figures, some holding palms, and an act of martyrdom or sacrifice. 

The style is detailed and narrative, capturing moments from hagiographies.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 21.2 × 12.2 cm (8 3/8 × 4 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 25 × 15.9 cm (9 13/16 × 6 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.731

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1164-1167, 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

Q65509627

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