Priest Carrying the Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist

17th century

Abraham Bosse or Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Abraham Bosse

Artist, French, 1602 - 1676

Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image depicts a full-length side view of a figure standing in profile facing to the left. The person has a long cloak or robe that drapes down to their feet, with detailed vertical lines suggesting the texture of the garment. The person's head is covered with a hat or headpiece, and their facial features are subtle but suggest a profile view. The individual carries an object in their right hand, possibly a decorated staff or scepter with a complex, ornate top. The background is plain.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 4.1 × 2.4 cm (1 5/8 × 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.905

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65506376

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