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The Conversion of Saint Augustine; Saint Hilary; Saint John before the Latin Portal; Saint John of Damascus

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing showing four religious themed scenes within oval frames. The top left scene depicts an individual kneeling under a tree with two figures and rays of light in the background. The top right scene shows a figure in a cape standing next to another figure kneeling before an altar with a candle, inside a space with columns and an arched entry. The bottom left scene illustrates two individuals; one standing waist-deep in a container of liquid with hands raised in prayer, while the other stands outside the container holding a staff. The bottom right scene features an interior space with a seated person and another emerging from clouds above.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1632/1635
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2867 × 4972 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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