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The Martyrdom of Saint James Minor

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene involving architecture and figures. The artwork includes an architectural space, figures engaged in an event on stairs, clouds with light rays, an ascending figure in the sky, detailed line work, dynamic postures, dramatic facial expressions, and inscriptions at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1634/1635
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2244 × 3460 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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