Elevation of Churches including the Holy Manger

1619

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of architectural designs and sections. The drawing displays multiple architectural layouts, including sections and elevations of a building with arched ceilings, columns, and structural elements. Detailed line drawings illustrate cross-sections of the building, revealing interior structures such as archways, vaulted ceilings, and possibly altars or religious-themed panels. Each section includes annotations or notes, likely in Italian, giving explanations or descriptions of the architectural features presented. The precision of the lines and attention to architectural detail suggests this is an architectural plan or design.

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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

    1986.50.186

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 311-312, State (restrike)

  • Series Title

    Guide Book to Buildings in the Holy Land: pl.5

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

Q74874108

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