St. Stanislaus; The Apparition of St. Michael; The Translation of St. Nicholas; St. Gregory of Nazianzus

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of four religious scenes, each contained within an oval and accompanied by textual labels. Each individual image depicts distinct events or figures from religious narratives. The upper left scene shows a kneeling figure interacting with an armored figure inside an architectural setting. The upper right illustration features a heavenly figure in flight above a rocky landscape. In the lower left, a maritime scene unfolds with a small boat carrying several figures. The lower right scene depicts a seated figure writing. Detailed linework across the compositions gives each a classic and intricate appearance, with a focus on storytelling through visual cues and written elements.