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St. Felix; St. Joseph of Arimathea; St. Polycarpe; St. Matthias, Apostle

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image consists of four panels, each depicting a different figure in different settings. In the top left corner, a seated man with a long beard and a bishop's mitre on his head interacts with a kneeling figure next to him; both wear long robes. Behind them, another person dressed similarly stands in an indoor setting with arched windows. The top right panel features a standing man with a long beard, wrapped in a flowing garment and turban, set against an outdoor background showing distant architectural elements and barren earth. In the bottom left panel, two figures are present; one figure is shown from behind with a bald head and in a tunic, apparently being led by another figure against a background suggesting a landscape or battlefield. The bottom right panel presents a robed man with a halo, holding a tool shaped like an axe and another unspecified object, standing amidst rolling hills and groups of smaller figures. Each panel is labeled with names and dates at the top and bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1632/1635
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2922 × 4994 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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