Third Part of the Via Dolorosa

1619

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image shows a view from a slightly elevated position, looking at a walled area with buildings resembling a courtyard or street scene. The horizon line is indistinct, and the top edges of the walls and buildings form a visual boundary at the top. The drawing style is detailed and precise, using fine lines to depict architectural features and figures. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of sepia or brownish tones. Two human figures are closest to us on the left in front of building A, which features windows on the upper floor and an arched doorway below. Across from them are buildings labeled C, D, and F, with E between D and F. Gateway G is on the right edge, connected to surrounding walls. A scroll at the top provides labels for different sections of the scene.

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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

    1986.50.175

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 326, State (restrike)

  • Series Title

    Guide Book to Buildings in the Holy Land: pl.16


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

Q74874019

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