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St. Christina; St. James, Apostle, and St. Christopher; St. Anne; Seven Sleepers of Ephesus

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of four distinct oval scenes. The top left oval shows an archer drawing his bow towards a female figure tied to a tree, with a dramatic sky and other figures in the background. The top right oval features two standing figures, one with a halo and staff, and the other holding a child. The bottom left oval shows a seated figure holding a child by a large piece of architectural structure. The bottom right oval depicts a group of sleeping figures next to a rocky cliff, with some figures standing in the distance. Each scene is labeled with relevant text and numbers below.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1632/1635
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2855 × 4849 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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