Sermon on the Mount

1635

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a depiction of a group of people gathered in a natural setting. The scene shows several figures sitting or standing on the grass in a hilly landscape, with a central figure seated on a rock, gesturing to the others. This figure is emitting light from their head. The group seems to be engaged in a moment of teaching or discussion. The scene is surrounded by trees, and hilly terrain is visible in the background, adding depth to the composition. The style of drawing is linear and detailed, with attention to garment folds and natural textures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 6.3 × 8.5 cm (2 1/2 × 3 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.884

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1421, State i/ii

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

Q65509791

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