Second Part of the Via Dolorosa

1619

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of an architectural structure with arches and inscriptions. The image depicts a detailed architectural scene featuring arched doorways and walls decorated with detailed brickwork. The central focus appears to be on the arches that frame different viewpoints through the structure, with one leading to a secondary interior space. Italian text is inscribed above parts of the structure. Figures are incorporated into the scene as part of the architectural illustration. The use of line work is a prominent feature in this drawing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving 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

    1986.50.164

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 325, State (restrike)

  • Series Title

    Guide Book to Buildings in the Holy Land: pl.15

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

Q74873918

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