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St. Romaricus; St. Leocadia; Sts. Mennas and Hermogenes; St. Damasus

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

The image shows four oval illustrations on a single sheet, divided into four sections. 1. The upper left oval depicts "S. ROMARICUS ABBAS" holding a book, set against a background of a town with a tower and trees. 2. The upper right oval features "S. LEOCADIA VIRG. ET M." kneeling in front of a crucifix against a wall with a barred window. 3. The lower left oval shows "SS. MÆNNAS ET HERMO. GENES M." two male figures holding palm branches. 4. The lower right oval contains "S. DAMASUS PAP" in a papal tiara and robe, with another figure standing in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1632/1635
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2944 × 5094 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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