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The Cult of God

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an interior scene in a grand architectural setting. The depiction shows the interior of a large, vaulted structure with people kneeling and engaging in various activities around an altar. The high, arched ceilings are supported by massive, elaborate columns. At the center of the image, an altar is adorned with ornamental objects and shaded by a canopy. The figures are arranged around the altar, some in prayerful poses. The composition is detailed, with linear hatching techniques used to create depth and texture, characteristic of classical or baroque drawing styles.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1627
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2485 × 3228 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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