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Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image displays a cityscape with a bustling river scene from a slight elevation. The horizon is situated in the upper third of the composition, with the river extending towards buildings and hills in the distance. The scene includes detailed buildings along the riverbanks, a round tower as a prominent landmark, various boats with figures and flags on the river, and a blend of old architectural structures in the background. The etching style features intricate linework showcasing architectural details and water movement. The color palette is monochromatic with dark ink lines on light paper.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 16.9 x 33.8 cm (6 5/8 x 13 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.109

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 667, State ii/v

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1963

  • Jacques Callot: a selection of prints from the collections of Rudolf L. Baumfeld and Lessing J. Rosenwald, NGA, 1963, no. 52, repro.

1975

  • Jacques Callot: Prints and Related Drawings, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1975, no. 18, repro.

2003

  • "Richelieu: Art and Power", Montreal Museum of Fine Arts; Wallraf-Richartz-Museum, Cologne, 2002-2003, no. 159.

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

Q65509107

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