Duellist with Two Sabers

c. 1622

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of a figure holding two swords in a fighting stance. The figure has exaggerated features, with a hunched back and a distorted face. The figure is standing on a flat surface, lunging forward with one leg bent and the other extended behind. The clothing includes a tunic with folds and stripes, and the swords are pointing in opposite directions. The style features sharp lines and a sense of movement.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving//one of three prints on uncut sheet of Lorrainese paper (1949.5.254.a-c)

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 6.5 × 8.4 cm (2 9/16 × 3 5/16 in.)
    sheet (irreg.): 18.9 × 27.5 cm (7 7/16 × 10 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.5.254.a

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 413, State i/ii

  • Series Title

    Varie Figure Gobbi [Lieure 279 & 407-426]

Associated Artworks

The image shows a person in a fencing stance, wearing historical clothing and holding a sword.

Duellist with Sword and Dagger

Jacques Callot

1622

This print shows a person in a crouched, forward-leaning position, using two sticks for support. The person has a grimacing expression, with a curved nose, a furrowed brow, and a slightly open mouth. They have short hair that sticks out from the back of a hooded garment they are wearing. One of their arms is curled up against their shoulder, while the other holds a wooden crutch. One of their legs is also supported by a wooden stick. The background of the print is plain paper.

Cripple with Crutch and Wooden Leg

Jacques Callot

1622

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1957

  • Jacques Callot, 1592-1635, Los Angeles County Museum, 1957, no. 111-131.

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

Q65075146

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