Circumcision; Festival of Name of Christ; St. Odilo; St. Euphrosyna

Circumcision; Festival of Name of Christ; St. Odilo; St. Euphrosyna

Jacques Callot

1634

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows four small scenes in oval frames. The top left depicts a group around a table with a baby at the center, while the top right shows a robed figure holding a cross with an angel. Below, the left scene has people gathered near a building, and the right shows a monk holding a long staff in front of a small church. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, giving the scenes depth. The tiny details—like the folds in the robes or the delicate cross—show careful craftsmanship. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Callot made these precise prints.

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