The Small Port

probably c. 1633/1635

Jacques Callot or Follower of Jacques Callot

Associated Names
French 17th Century

Artist

Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

Jacques Callot

Related Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image shows a maritime scene with a bustling harbor. Various boats with tall masts and sails are on the water, while in the background, a cityscape with buildings and ships defines the horizon against a cloudy sky. Detailed lines and cross-hatching create texture and depth in the monochrome composition. People are depicted engaging in activities near rustic stone buildings on the right side.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 8.3 × 22 cm (3 1/4 × 8 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.5.428

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 267

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

Q65087594

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