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St. George; St. Sabas; St. Mark, Evangelist; St. Marcellin

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of multiple religious scenes each appearing in their own oval frame. The drawing consists of four sections, each depicting a different event. In the top left, a figure rides a horse and appears victorious over a creature below, with a spear raised aloft. The top right shows a person submerged in what looks like boiling water while others around seem engaged in an action. The bottom left shows a person writing at a desk with a lion nearby, set within what appears to be an architectural interior. The bottom right displays a figure in papal attire kneeling, with a scene of commotion in the background. Each scene is meticulously detailed with line work, encapsulated within an oval.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1632/1635
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2840 × 4916 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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