The Martyrdom of Saint Thaddeus

c. 1634/1635

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of a religious scene with a celestial figure and a gathering of people in a plaza. A radiant figure emerges from the clouds above, casting rays toward a busy scene below, where a crowd surrounds a monumental structure with columns and an obelisk. Knights, clergy, and various individuals are depicted in dynamic poses, giving a sense of movement. The architectural elements suggest a classical setting, resembling ancient Roman grandeur. The structure is framed by ornate arches and detailed facades, adding depth to the image. The artwork captures a moment of divine intervention or revelation, as indicated by the radiant figure above and the gathering below.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 7.1 × 4.5 cm (2 13/16 × 1 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 9.1 × 10.2 cm (3 9/16 × 4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.825

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1398

  • Series Title

    The Martyrdoms of the Apostles [Lieure 1386-1401]

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

Q65509730

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