Elevations of the Holy Manger and the Sepulchre of Rachel

1619

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of architectural designs and diagrams. The upper section depicts the interior of an architectural space with a large arched ceiling and several labeled features. The lower section features an external view of a structure with a dome atop it, labeled as "Sepolcro" with columns supporting the dome and a smaller adjoining structure with the label "B." The drawing appears to focus on classical architectural elements and may be plans for construction or historical reference.

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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

    1986.50.178

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 316, State (restrike)

  • Series Title

    Guide Book to Buildings in the Holy Land: pl.8

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

Q74874045

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