The Temptation of St. Anthony
The Temptation of St. Anthony

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The Temptation of St. Anthony,

1635

Jacques Callot, French, 1592–1635
Published by Israël Henriet, French, ca. 1590–1661
x1934-358 a

Information

Title
The Temptation of St. Anthony
Dates

1635

Maker
Jacques Callot
Published by Israël Henriet
Medium
Etching
Dimensions
plate (sheet trimmed to plate): 35.8 × 46.6 cm (14 1/8 × 18 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Junius S. Morgan, Class of 1888
Object Number
x1934-358 a
Place Made

Europe, France, Nancy

Inscription
Signed in plate, lower left: Jac. Callot Inuen et fe. Captioned, lower margin: ILLVSTRISSIMO MAXIMOQVE VIRO .. DEDICAT CONSECRATQVE. Two blocks of Latin, lower margin: Informes la rua, caccis ... ridet in aethere pugnas Signed in lower margin, center: Cum Priuil. reg. EL Israel excu 1635
Reference Numbers
Lieure 1416; Meaume 139
Culture
European, French
Type
etchings, prints
Materials
printing ink
Techniques
etching (printing process)
Subject
men, beasts, dragons, figures (representations), hell, ruins, battles, devils, demons

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