Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Florence

c. 1622

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image shows a city square with a man in period clothing standing to the left. Various classical buildings, including one with columns, are visible in the center. The sketch is detailed with fine lines, and the color palette appears to be sepia-toned or monochrome. People and carriages are depicted in the square, giving a sense of activity.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 5.4 × 7.6 cm (2 1/8 × 3 in.)
    sheet: 8 × 10.2 cm (3 1/8 × 4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.5.145

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 475, State i/iii

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

Q65074389

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