Gentleman Viewed from the Side

1621

Edouard Eckman after Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Edouard Eckman

Artist, Flemish, born c. 1600

Jacques Callot

Artist After, French, 1592 - 1635

The image shows two full-body, side-by-side views of a person in an elaborate outfit. The person is positioned as if walking or posing with arms close to their body. The facial features are minimally detailed, and the hair is tucked beneath a feathered hat. They wear a textured cape with a furry edge and pants cinched at the knee. The feet are covered by pointed shoes. The person appears to be holding a small rod or cane. The background is a plain, light-hued surface with a thin border framing the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to block): 6.5 × 8.9 cm (2 9/16 × 3 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.219

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 238, State copy

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

Q65508253

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