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St. Theresa; St. Placidus and Flavia; St. Bruno; St. Faith

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This drawing features four scenes with religious iconography. Each scene is framed in an oval with Latin text and numbers likely indicating dates. The first scene shows a figure titled "Sancta Teresia." The second scene is titled "SS. Placidxs et Flavia" and shows two figures in an action scene with a ship. The third scene, titled "Sbruno. Cartvsianvs," features an individual holding palm fronds with mystical creatures in the background. The final scene, "S. Fides V. et Mar," shows two figures in a dynamic stance. The drawings are detailed with intricate lines depicting moral or spiritual narratives.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1632/1635
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2931 × 5049 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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