Artwork preview

St. Anastasius; St. Theodora; Sts. Vitalis and Valeria; St. Peter Martyr

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing with four oval shapes, each representing a specific date in April. The top left scene shows a robed figure with a tall hat making a gesture to a kneeling person, surrounded by standing observers. It is labeled for April 27. The top right scene displays two figures kneeling and praying with another figure standing over them, holding a sword or staff, with a cityscape in the background. It is labeled for April 28. The bottom left scene depicts two figures with halos, a male and a female, walking hand in hand in a serene setting. It is also labeled for April 28. The bottom right scene shows a man wielding a sword over another figure in a defensive pose. It is labeled for April 29.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1632/1635
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2833 × 4994 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original