St. Eulalia; St. Fusca and Maura; St. Valentine; St. Anthony

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of religious depictions related to various saints and martyrs in medallion-style frames. There are four separate illustrations framed in oval shapes on pages showing scenes from the lives of different saints. Each image includes a date in February with the name of the saint(s) depicted. The top left shows a crucifixion scene with Saint Eulalia on a cross alongside Roman soldiers. The top right depicts Saints Fusca and her nurse Maura interacting with soldiers. The bottom left shows the martyrdom of Saint Valentine with soldiers. The bottom right shows Saint Antonine in a contemplative pose with animals around him, possibly representing peace or meditation. Each scene is detailed with attention to costumes and backgrounds, presenting historical-religious scenes.