The Betrayal

c. 1631

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of a group of figures positioned in an outdoor setting. The image shows figures with spears and a torch arranged in a semi-circle under trees. Some figures appear to be gesturing or in motion. In the background, there are trees, landscape lines, and a distant structure resembling a building or cityscape on the right. The drawing is detailed and intricate, with fine lines and hatching techniques defining the characters and foliage. The text at the bottom reads "Israel ex. cum privit. Regis."

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 5 × 3.3 cm (1 15/16 × 1 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.865

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 679, State ii/ii

  • Series Title

    The Mysteries of the Passion [Lieure 679-698]

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

Q65509773

You may be interested in

Loading Results