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St. Matthew - Original Etching on Paper - 17th Century

17th Century

St. James is an original etching artwork on paper realized by an anonymous artist of the XVII century. Sheet dimension:21 x 14 Good conditions. The artwork represents St. James. T...

Saint Benedetto Luti is an Etching realized by Bartolomei Rivalz in the 18th century. Good conditions. Signed on the plate. The artwork is depicted through soft short strokes with...

St. Simon from "Les Grands Apôtres Debout, Représentant Le Sauveur, La Bienheureuse Marie et Les Saints Apôtres" Original 17th Century Etching by Jacques Callot. This portrait of St. Simon depicts him standing in a street, holding a book and leaning on a saw. The saw is typical of St. Simon's depictions as he was said to have been martyred by being sawed in half. Very good impression of this print, with bold lines and high contrast. This leaflet contains the words "Callot fec." in the bottom right, shorthand for the Latin fecit, meaning Callot made this. This edition contains no publishers mark or numbering on the piece, indicating that it is from the first printing state. Jacques Callot was born in the Duchy of Lorraine around 1592 to an important family in the court. He started an apprenticeship as a goldsmith at the age of 15, but later began learning etching. He is known for his technical skill in etching and for developing the echoppe style etching needle. Callot's etchings featured religious figures as well as soldiers, common people, beggars, and court individuals. His series "The Miseries and Misfortunes of War," published while Lorraine was invaded during the Thirty Years War, later influenced Goya's "Los Desastres de la Guerra...

Title: St. John Apostle Engraving – John I Evangelist with Gospel c.1735 Description: This elegant antique engraving titled “St. John the Apostle” depicts John, the beloved disciple...