Gentleman Viewed from the Side

c. 1622

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image depicts two full figures of a person shown from head to toe. Both figures are posed gracefully, turning slightly to the side, with one leg extended as though stepping sideways. The facial features are delicate, with a slight smile, and the hair is styled in soft curls, partially obscured by a large, decorative hat adorned with feathers. The clothing is elaborate, featuring a fur-trimmed cape draped over one shoulder and richly textured pants; the first figure's pants are striped while the second figure's pants are plain with bows at the knee. Each figure is wearing bows on their footwear and appears to be holding a thin, narrow object, likely a sword or rapier, which extends behind them. The background is plain and unadorned, emphasizing the intricacy of the figures and their attire against the minimal backdrop.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 5.6 × 8.5 cm (2 3/16 × 3 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 9 × 12.1 cm (3 9/16 × 4 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.5.169

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 452, 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

Q65074528

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