What movement is Circumcision; Festival of Name of Christ; St. Odilo; St. Euphrosyna?

Circumcision; Festival of Name of Christ; St. Odilo; St. Euphrosyna is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

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

Circumcision; Festival of Name of Christ; St. Odilo; St. Euphrosyna 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, presents four distinct scenes within oval frames. The work is characteristic of Callot's detailed and varied output as a French Baroque printmaker.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts four separate religious scenes: the Circumcision, the Festival of the Name of Christ, St. Odilo, and St. Euphrosyna. Each scene is rendered in an oval frame, showcasing different figures and settings that reflect various aspects of religious life and devotion.

Technique & Style

Callot employed fine lines and detailed etching techniques to create depth and texture in the scenes. The level of detail, such as the folds in robes and the rendering of crosses, demonstrates the artist's skill and craftsmanship in producing precise and intricate prints.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Jacques Callot

Jacques Callot (French: ; c. 1592 – 1635) was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine. He is an important person in the development of the old master print. He made more than 1,400 etchings that…