Our Lady of the Rosary; Virgin and Child Appearing in a Cloud; Triumphant Virgin; Collection of the Feasts Dedicated to the Life of the Virgin

c. 1632/1635

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This depicts four religious-themed oval illustrations with Latin inscriptions. Each illustration shows a different scene or figure. The top left image shows a crowned figure seated on clouds with light rays, and two figures kneeling in prayer. The top right image shows a religious figure seated on clouds holding a child, with two kneeling figures nearby. The bottom left image shows a standing crowned figure with extended arms, snakes at the feet. The bottom right image has multiple smaller sections each showing different events or figures, likely biblical stories or teachings. The artwork features fine lines and detailed etching, possibly an etching print or engraving.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 21.3 × 12.3 cm (8 3/8 × 4 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 24.5 × 15.4 cm (9 5/8 × 6 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.859

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1292-1295, State ii/ii

  • Series Title

    The Calendar of Saints: The Lunar Holidays

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

Q65509767

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