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St. Martin; St. Tryphon and Companions; St. Renatus; St. Didacus

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of four religious scenes. The drawing features four oval frames, each containing a distinct religious scene with corresponding inscriptions. The top left scene depicts a man being martyred on a city street, with two others in the background, and inscriptions reading 'S. TRYPHON' and 'ET SOCII MM'. Below is written 'NOV.' The top right scene shows a mounted figure giving his cloak to a half-clad person, with inscriptions 'S. MARTI^' and 'EPISC'. The bottom left scene shows an individual preaching in a cathedral, with 'S. RENATUS EPISC' and '12. NOV.'. The lower right scene shows a figure holding a cross in a pastoral setting, with the inscription 'SANC. DIDACUS' and '12. NOV.'.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1632/1635
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2911 × 4987 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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