Artist: Jacques Callot (French, 1592–1635).
Title: Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew.
Titled, Dated, and Signed in plate: Lettered at bottom: 'M. B. Bartholomœi Appos. / Israel excud. / 9'.
Dimensions: Sheet 3" x 1 7/8" Trimmed to platemark.
Publisher: Israël Henriet (French, 1590 c.-1661), Callot's publisher and best friend. Trained in Rome with Tempesta. Published Lasne portrait of Callot in 1629 that marks beginning of their association, which carried on after Callot's death, when Henriet purchased many plates from his widow. His stock was bequeathed to Israël Silvestre, his nephew, and godson.
Date: c. 1632.
Materials and Techniques: etching on laid paper.
Mat and Frame: laid down.
Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000.
Condition: Worn plate. The top left corner is missing. The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Catalog: Édouard Meaume, 1860. T.1. No 129, p. 90.
Part of: Series: The little apostles (Les petits apôtres) [No] 9.
Museums and Libraries: The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 2012.136.264.10.
Art Movements, Periods & Schools: French School XVII.
Note: This entry incorporates text from Wikipedia and the catalog entry of a similar item from the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection.