Who painted The Guardian Angel; St. Simplici; St. Cunegundes; St. Luci?

The Guardian Angel; St. Simplici; St. Cunegundes; St. Luci was painted by Jacques Callot in 1634.

Where can I see The Guardian Angel; St. Simplici; St. Cunegundes; St. Luci?

The Guardian Angel; St. Simplici; St. Cunegundes; St. Luci is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Guardian Angel; St. Simplici; St. Cunegundes; St. Luci?

The Guardian Angel; St. Simplici; St. Cunegundes; St. Luci is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

The Guardian Angel; St. Simplici; St. Cunegundes; St. Luci

Jacques Callot , 1634

The Guardian Angel; St. Simplici; St. Cunegundes; St. Luci 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. The Guardian Angel; St.

About this work

Overview

The Guardian Angel; St. Simplici; St. Cunegundes; St. Luci is a set of four oval etchings on laid paper, created by French baroque printmaker Jacques Callot around 1634. The work exemplifies Callot's prolific output in old master printmaking, which spanned religious, military, courtly, and landscape themes.

Subject & Meaning

This etching set presents a religious theme, featuring a guardian angel with a child, alongside three saintly figures: Simplici (depicted as a bishop-like figure), Cunegundes (shown as a crowned woman in flowing robes), and Luci (portrayed as a bishop with a sword and an accompanying figure). The composition highlights the protective and venerable aspects of these religious subjects.

Technique & Style

Callot's detailed etching technique is evident in the sharp, precise lines and intricate backgrounds, including tiny buildings and clouds, which create a sense of depth and activity within each small oval frame. The style is characteristic of 17th-century etching.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1634 by Jacques Callot in the Duchy of Lorraine, this work is part of his extensive corpus of over 1,400 etchings. Specific provenance details for this piece are not provided.

Context

This work reflects the religious and artistic sensibilities of 17th-century Europe, where detailed religious imagery was highly valued. Callot's choice of etching allowed for widespread dissemination of such themes.

Legacy

As part of Callot's vast and varied oeuvre, The Guardian Angel; St. Simplici; St. Cunegundes; St. Luci contributes to the artist's enduring legacy in old master printmaking, influencing subsequent generations of artists and printmakers.