Duel with Swords

c. 1622

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of two individuals engaging in a duel. The figures are dressed in historic attire and are poised in a dynamic stance as they engage in combat with swords drawn. Both figures have one foot forward, indicating their readiness to advance or parry. They are attired in period clothing, with detailed hats and puffed sleeves, emphasizing the historical context. The figures are positioned on a textured ground, adding depth to the background. This style of illustration is reminiscent of early modern etchings, capturing the energetic movement and tension of a duel in a singular snapshot.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 5.5 × 8.1 cm (2 3/16 × 3 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.5.123

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 454, 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

Q65074291

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