Shepherd and Ruins

c. 1617

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image depicts a scene with an oblique perspective focusing on a ruined building dominating the left side. The horizon is low in the image, mostly hidden by the structure. The drawing style features intricate, fine lines creating detailed textures on the building, figures, and surroundings. A figure dressed in loose garments leans on a staff on the right side, observing the scene, with two people walking towards the building in the background, accompanied by small animals. Trees and structures are faintly visible in the distance. The color palette is monochromatic, with black ink on a light background, creating a bold visual impact.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 5.3 × 7.9 cm (2 1/16 × 3 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 6.5 × 8.2 cm (2 9/16 × 3 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.5.101

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 218, State only


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

Q65074219

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