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St. Barnabas, Apostle; St. Honofrius; St. Anthony of Padua; St. Basil the Great

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts four oval illustrations of different religious figures labeled with their names and dates in June. The top left illustration shows "S. Anthony Padven" holding a book and a small figure, with a halo above his head. In the top right is "S. Basili Magnus EP" holding a staff, standing beside an architectural feature. The bottom left shows "S. Barnab' Apost" with multiple figures in action against a landscape. The bottom right features "S. Honofrius Erem" holding a cross and a rosary, surrounded by palm trees. Each figure is depicted with detailed natural or architectural elements, creating a sacred atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1632/1635
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2889 × 4905 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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