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St. Peter, Apostle; St. Mary of Angels; Discovery of the Body of St. Stephen; St. Dominicus

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of four religious-themed scenes depicted within circular frames. The upper left scene shows an angel freeing a man from chains in a sparse, barred room. The upper right depicts a celestial figure seated on a throne with attendants, encompassed by clouds and radiant light. The lower left features an interior with someone recovering in a curtained four-poster bed while a visitor stands nearby. The lower right illustrates a scene of a cloaked figure with a staff outside, standing beside a dog, with an architectural backdrop and other figures around. The drawing is detailed with inscriptions at the bottom of each scene.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1632/1635
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2866 × 4927 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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