The Massacre of the Innocents
The Massacre of the Innocents

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The Massacre of the Innocents,

1617–18

Jacques Callot, French, 1592–1635
Published by Israël Henriet, French, ca. 1590–1661
x1934-108

Information

Title
The Massacre of the Innocents
Dates

1617–18

Maker
Jacques Callot
Published by Israël Henriet
Medium
Etching
Dimensions
plate (sheet trimmed to plate): 13.9 × 10.5 cm (5 1/2 × 4 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Junius S. Morgan, Class of 1888
Object Number
x1934-108
Place Made

Europe, Italy, Florence

Inscription
Signed and with priviliges, lower center: Callot fe. / Israel ex. / Cum privil. Regis
Reference Numbers
Lieure 278; Meaume 5
Culture
French, European
Type
etchings, prints
Materials
printing ink
Techniques
etching (printing process)
Subject
infants, soldiers, passion, figures (representations), religious art, men, cities, women

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