Marriage of Margaret of Austria and Philip III

1612

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a detailed drawing of a religious ceremony taking place in a grand architectural setting. The scene includes an altar surrounded by figures in elaborate clothing within a hall featuring arches and columns. The figures are engaged in various activities, including kneeling and gesturing. The drawing emphasizes the details of the clothing and architecture, giving a sense of formality to the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper [restrike]

  • Credit Line

    Transferred from The Library of Congress

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 71 × 46.5 cm (27 15/16 × 18 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.50.129

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 61, State (restrike)

  • Series Title

    The Funeral Book of the Queen of Spain

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

Q74873671

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