Frontispiece for Callot's "The Mysteries of the Passion"

c. 1631

Abraham Bosse

Associated Names
Abraham Bosse

Artist, French, 1602 - 1676

This is a drawing of an ornate wreath encircling a Latin inscription. The image features an intricately detailed wreath composed of large, flowing leaves. Interspersed among the leaves are several circular medallions, some bearing the initials "IHS" and others "M A." At the center of the drawing is a text in Latin: "VARIÆ TVM PASSIONIS CHRISTI, TVM VITÆ BEATÆ MARIÆ Virginis." At the bottom, there is an additional text enclosed within a decorative frame that reads, "Cum priv. Regis." The drawing exhibits fine lines and delicate shading.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 8.7 × 7.8 cm (3 7/16 × 3 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 10.8 × 12.2 cm (4 1/4 × 4 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.892

  • Series Title

    The Mysteries of the Passion

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65506374

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