The Nativity

c. 1633/1634

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of a nativity scene. The image shows a child lying in a manger, surrounded by figures looking upon the scene. Above the scene, a stream of light descends from a break in the clouds with cherubic figures. The stable setting is made of rustic wooden beams. The caption at the bottom in Latin translates to "Christ is born of the Virgin Mary." The drawing is detailed with etching lines and shading.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 6.7 × 4.5 cm (2 5/8 × 1 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 9.5 × 6.7 cm (3 3/4 × 2 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.790

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1363

  • Series Title

    The Life of the Virgin [Lieure 1357-1370]

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

Q65509691

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