Landscape

1635 or after

after Jacques Callot

Associated Names
French 17th Century

Artist

Jacques Callot

Artist After, French, 1592 - 1635

The image displays a tranquil rural landscape viewed from an elevated vantage point. On the left side is a tall building with a distinct roof and two chimneys, situated on a raised platform surrounded by vegetation. A river flows in front of the building with a wooden bridge spanning its width. In the distance to the right of the bridge is another building surrounded by trees. Hills or mountains can be seen in the far distance. The artwork uses fine lines to create textures and shading, giving a detailed and precise appearance. The monochromatic sepia palette contributes to an antique or historical atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 7.7 × 15.6 cm (3 1/16 × 6 1/8 in.)
    sheet (irreg.): 10.5 × 19.3 cm (4 1/8 × 7 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.140

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Meaume 1860, undescribed

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1860

  • Meaume, Edouard. Recherches sur la vie et les ouvrages de Jacques Callot. 2 vols. Paris: Vve Jules Renouard, 1860.

Wikidata ID

Q65507113

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