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Frontispiece for "The Large Apostles"

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an angel holding a scroll with Latin text. The illustration shows an angel with wings holding a large parchment with flowing hair and a serene expression. Radiant light is depicted behind the angel. Below the scroll, there are symbols like a chain, a key, and possibly quills. The composition is framed within a rectangle and the drawing is detailed with fine linework and cross-hatching.

Artwork Details

Date
1631
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3066 × 4438 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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