St. Mary of Victory; St. Simeon, Prophet; St. Pelagia; Sts. Reparata and Benedicta

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of four separate religious scenes. The drawing is divided into four sections, each depicting different scenes inspired by religious or saintly figures. Each vignette is oval-shaped and labeled with the name of a saint and a date in October. 1. The top-left section features a scene of naval battle or a maritime setting related to Saint Maria de Victora. 2. The top-right depicts two figures in a religious setting, potentially Saint Simeon receiving a visitor amid a hilly landscape with buildings. 3. In the bottom-left, a kneeling figure in a penitent position amidst a rocky terrain likely represents St. Pelagia engaged in prayer with witnesses observing from a distance. 4. The bottom-right shows Saint Reparata facing a scene with multiple figures, some holding palms, and an act of martyrdom or sacrifice. The style is detailed and narrative, capturing moments from hagiographies.