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St. Thomas Aquin; St. Adrian and Companions; St. Frances; St. Macari

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts four separate illustrations within a grid, each showing different figures associated with saintly imagery. Top left: A kneeling man with a halo, labeled S. Thomas Aquinas, is shown from the side. He has short hair, a robe, and is next to an altar with an open book, a crucifix, and a church in the background. Top right: Labeled S. Adrian et Sotii, a group of men on a cliff pushing another man over. The figures are shown from the side in robes, with clouds and water below. Bottom left: A figure labeled S. Francisca Vidva standing with a halo, holding a book. A small angel stands beside her. The person has covered hair and wears a robe, with a building in the background. Bottom right: A man labeled S. Macari Epis standing in profile, wearing a robe and a bishop's hat while carrying a crozier. The background shows a landscape with other figures and buildings.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1632/1635
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2911 × 4961 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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