Artwork
St. Benignus; Festival of All Saints; Commemoration of the Dead; St. Hubert
St. Benignus; Festival of All Saints; Commemoration of the Dead; St. Hubert is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1634 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This etching on laid paper, created by Jacques Callot around 1634, comprises four small, circular scenes depicting various religious subjects.
Subject & Meaning
The four scenes represent different saints and holy days, including St. Benignus, the Festival of All Saints, the Commemoration of the Dead, and St. Hubert, each with distinct narrative elements and symbolic figures.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Callot's skill in etching, characterized by sharp lines and detailed rendering, blending simplicity with rich meaning and incorporating observational detail into narrative religious subjects.
Context
As part of Callot's extensive oeuvre of over 1,400 etchings, this work reflects his broader engagement with printmaking as a means to chronicle contemporary and historical themes, often combining religious imagery with detailed landscapes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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