Sts. Chrysanthus & Daria; Sts. Crispin & Crispinian; St. Evaristus; St. Frumentius

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. The four illustrations each feature different characters and actions taking place, accompanied by a date and some text. The first image shows three figures engaged in a religious ritual or event. The second scene depicts two figures engaged in a craft or trade. The third illustration features a figure wearing a tall headpiece, standing in a landscape with ancient buildings, while the last image portrays a figure near a tree with buildings in the background, engaging with two other figures. The scenes are detailed with lines suggesting textures and shadows, giving a sense of depth and perspective.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 21.5 × 12.2 cm (8 7/16 × 4 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 24.4 × 15.4 cm (9 5/8 × 6 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.737

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1188-1191, 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

Q65509633

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