The Holy Trinity in the Tree of Life Adored by Franciscans

Jacques Callot, c. 1625

This is an image of a tree with a group of robed figures gathered around it. Above the tree, there are two figures sitting on clouds, with a dove emerging from a light aura. The scene includes small flame-like figures around the radiating beams of light. The tree visually connects the earthly gathering with the divine scene above. The composition is balanced and the line work is delicate, emphasizing the connection between the earthly and celestial realms.
Kunstner
Jacques Callot
Datering
c. 1625
Type
Drawing
Teknik
black chalk on laid paper with later framing line in brown ink; laid down
Mål
20.3 × 19.2 cm
Samling
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licens
Offentligt domæne, CC0

Billedbeskrivelse

This is an image of a tree with a group of robed figures gathered around it. Above the tree, there are two figures sitting on clouds, with a dove emerging from a light aura. The scene includes small flame-like figures around the radiating beams of light. The tree visually connects the earthly gathering with the divine scene above. The composition is balanced and the line work is delicate, emphasizing the connection between the earthly and celestial realms.

Jacques Callot