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St. Irene & Companions; St. Christiana; Sts. Anania, Azaria & Misael; St. Florianus & Companions

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This image shows four religious scenes depicted in historical illustration style. The top-left panel features a figure with a halo kneeling, facing another figure with an axe, with a small group of people in the background. The top-right panel shows a haloed figure gesturing towards two other figures near a structure. The bottom-left panel depicts three haloed figures in a cave-like setting surrounded by other figures. The bottom-right panel shows a chaotic scene with multiple figures, one with a halo, surrounded by figures holding weapons. Each panel is labeled with Latin names and dates at the top.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1632/1635
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2979 × 5104 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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