Landscape

in or after 1635

after Jacques Callot

Associated Names
French 17th Century

Artist

Jacques Callot

Artist After, French, 1592 - 1635

The image depicts a tranquil river scene from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is near the top of the drawing, showing buildings and trees on the land. The art style is classical etching with precise line work, creating texture and shading through hatching and cross-hatching techniques. The color palette is monochromatic, with black ink on a light background. In the foreground, calm water with boats and figures can be seen. Further back, there are houses, trees, and a structure resembling a small castle. Clouds are lightly sketched in the sky, adding to the peaceful atmosphere of the riverscape.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 7.6 × 14.7 cm (3 × 5 13/16 in.)
    sheet (irreg.): 11 × 19 cm (4 5/16 × 7 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.144

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Meaume 1860, no. 1107, State i/ii

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

Q65507118

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