Gentleman with Cane

c. 1622

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image shows a person depicted in a three-quarter view from the back. The person is in a leaning stance, with one leg forward and one arm on a cane. They have an elaborate hairstyle with a large, feathered hat. The outfit includes a fur-trimmed coat, unique sleeves, voluminous breeches, and shoes with ankle bows. The person holds a cane and there is no visible jewelry. The style is simple and sketch-like, with a plain background emphasizing the attire and pose.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 5.5 × 8.3 cm (2 3/16 × 3 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 8.7 × 12 cm (3 7/16 × 4 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.5.163

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 443, 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

Q65074509

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