Elevation of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

1619

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image depicts an architectural drawing viewed from a slightly elevated angle. The left side features a structure with an ornate cupola supported by pointed arches and columns, rising above a rectangular building. The right side shows an interior view with a large archway leading to a smaller arched niche, with horizontal lines suggesting depth and shadow. The overall style suggests precise line work, with delicate hatching for shading. The color palette is monochromatic, consisting of various shades of grey and black against a pale background. On the wall close to us, a small plaque is illustrated with an inscription in Italian. Two small figures are positioned on a platform.

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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

    1986.50.167

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 338, State (restrike)

  • Series Title

    Guide Book to Buildings in the Holy Land: pl.25

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

Q74873958

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