Tavern

c. 1622

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image depicts a ground-level view of an area with architectural structures and people engaged in activities. On the left, there is a large figure with a stick, a tree with detailed leaves, and a group of individuals around a wooden table. To the right, there is a large building with stairs and an arched doorway. Various figures are depicted on the steps adding to the scene's sense of daily life. The color palette is monochromatic with varying shades of brown, creating a cohesive and visually striking image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 5.3 × 8 cm (2 1/16 × 3 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 6.4 × 8.9 cm (2 1/2 × 3 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.5.186

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 466, State iii/iv

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1924

  • Lieure, J. Jacques Callot. 5 vols. Paris: Editions de la Gazette des Beaux Arts, 1924-1927. Reprint. 8 vols. New York: Collectors' Editions, 1969.

Wikidata ID

Q65074660

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