Almshouse

c. 1622

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image depicts a ground-level view of a group of people near a rustic building with arched architecture. The horizon is not visible in the composition. A figure in a wide hat and cloak sits on the right, gesturing with an outstretched arm. The artwork shows detailed textures of clothing and stonework with careful brushstrokes or etching lines. The color palette is mainly monochromatic, using shades of brown and black for contrast. In the background, there are subtle tree forms framing the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 5.5 × 8 cm (2 3/16 × 3 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 7.8 × 9.6 cm (3 1/16 × 3 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.484

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 465, State i/ii

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

Q65509364

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