Elevation of the Church of the Holy Manger

1619

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of architectural elevations and floor plans. The image features detailed sectional and elevation drawings of a building with arched and vaulted structures, likely depicting a church or similar edifice, alongside a floor plan illustrating the layout of stairs, walls, and altars. This technical drawing is meticulously crafted with precise lines and shading to highlight the architectural elements. Labels in Italian describe various parts of the structure.

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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 × 64.5 cm (27 15/16 × 25 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.50.182

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 310, State (restrike)

  • Series Title

    Guide Book to Buildings in the Holy Land: pl.4

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

Q74874063

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