Military Commander on Foot

c. 1617

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of a figure in a historical costume directing a scene of action. The illustration shows a figure in an elaborate outfit, complete with a plumed hat and stylish attire typical of a past era. The figure is pointing a slender object towards a direction to the left. Unidentified forms and lines are present in the background, while there are silhouettes of buildings or a city further in. The sky contains swirling patterns. The drawing captures a sense of drama and historical significance through detailed line work.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 5.5 × 8 cm (2 3/16 × 3 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 6.5 × 9.2 cm (2 9/16 × 3 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.5.137

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 253, 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

Q65074356

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