Frontispiece for The Rules of the Order of Our Lady

1631/1635

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image shows a religious figure, resembling the Virgin Mary, standing in an elevated position surrounded by clouds and small angels or cherubs. She has a serene expression, delicate features, long hair, and is wearing flowing robes. A halo surrounds her head. The background features clouds and angels, giving a heavenly appearance. The scene is framed with an ornate border, and there is text in French mentioning the Congregation of Notre-Dame and the Jesuits below.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 9.2 × 5.1 cm (3 5/8 × 2 in.)
    sheet: 12 × 7.2 cm (4 3/4 × 2 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.829

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1403, State only

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

Q65509734

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