Christ on the Cross
Christ on the Cross

Currently not on view

Christ on the Cross,

1609–11

Jacques Callot, French, 1592–1635
x1934-39

Information

Title
Christ on the Cross
Dates

1609–11

Maker
Jacques Callot
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
plate: 15.2 x 10.3 cm. (6 x 4 1/16 in.) sheet: 15.8 x 10.8 cm. (6 1/4 x 4 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Junius S. Morgan, Class of 1888
Object Number
x1934-39
Place Made

Europe, France

Inscription
Signed in plate, lower right: Ia. Callot Scalp. In lower margin, center: Sufficit. exolui Vitae ... Viuere, disce mori.
Marks/Labels/Seals
Numbered in graphite, lower left corner: 31.
Reference Numbers
Lieure 51; Meaume 10
Culture
French, European
Type
engravings, prints
Materials
printing ink
Techniques
engraving (printing process)
Subject
bible stories, crucifixion, deaths, figures (representations), John the Evangelist, religious art, Christ, Mary

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