St. Gregory; Sts. Romanus & Barulla; Dedication of the Basilicas of Sts. Peter & Paul; St. Elizabeth

c. 1632/1635

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This drawing shows four religious scenes depicted in an oval frame format, each associated with different saints and events. The four scenes are arranged in a grid of two by two, with a description in Latin above and a date below. The top-left scene shows St. Gregory performing a miracle, casting out devils from a tower. The top-right scene features Saints Romanus and Barula, seemingly depicting a martyrdom. The bottom-left vignette represents the dedication of the Churches of Sts. Peter and Paul, with a crowned figure participating in a ceremonial activity. The bottom-right displays St. Elizabeth of Hungary in an act of charity. Each scene is delicately etched, with attention to attire and actions but minimalistic in background details.

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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: 24.9 × 15.7 cm (9 13/16 × 6 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.745

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1220-1223, 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

Q65509642

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