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Circumcision; Festival of Name of Christ; St. Odilo; St. Euphrosyna

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image is a print divided into four sections, each depicting a different religious scene related to Christian themes. In the top left section, several figures stand around an altar with a central child figure on a table. The architecture includes columns and an arched ceiling. In the top right section, a winged angel and a person in religious robes kneel facing each other, with rays of light and a divine symbol above them under a cloudy sky. The bottom left section shows two male figures in robes, with one gesturing and another person standing slightly to the back, in front of a classical architectural setting. The bottom right section portrays three figures in long robes, two of whom appear to be engaged in conversation, standing in front of a building complex with trees and mountains in the background. The print's background remains minimal, emphasizing the figures and scenes depicted.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1632/1635
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2671 × 4626 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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