Le Lavement des pieds

Lot n° 42
Plate from the large passion. In first state. Crucifixion: two men nailing Christ on the cross and three others digging a hole for the cross; many figures attending the scene; with inscription in Latin in lower margin. This plate 'une des plus belles compositions de la serie' as Lieure sid is a first state as should be looked for as he mentiones. (non en deuxième état avec  les deux vers)  It is on double C watermarked paper and a fine early impression with good plate tone. / Dimensions: 11,30 x 21,50 cm Excellent early impression on double C watermarked laid paper. Full plate border and margins. Small closed marginal tear in botto mright margin. / Literature: Lieure 1927 / Jacques Callot (287.I) -- Meaume 1860 / Recherches sur la vie et les ouvrages de Jacques Callot (17.I)