Saint John on the Isle of Patmos

probably c. 1630

Attributed to François Collignon after Jacques Callot

Associated Names
François Collignon

Artist, French, c. 1609 - 1657

Jacques Callot

Artist After, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of a figure with a scroll in a dramatic landscape. A person is seated on rocky terrain near a large rock formation, holding a scroll. The person's gaze is directed upwards toward a celestial figure in the clouds emitting rays of light. In the background, there is a complex cityscape with buildings and possibly a river or body of water. The foreground and background are detailed, depicting trees, a small structure, and rocky outcrops. The artist used intricate line work to create texture and depth, emphasizing three-dimensionality and storytelling through symbolism and iconography.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 9.1 × 10.6 cm (3 9/16 × 4 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.916

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 567, State copy

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

Q65512415

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