Man Preparing to Draw His Sword

c. 1622

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image shows a caricature-like figure in a hunched position, appearing to walk to the right. The figure has exaggerated facial features, long whiskers, messy hair covered by a large hat, and wears a loose tunic with a belt and shoes. They hold a stick-like object in one hand. The background is plain with sketchy lines indicating the ground, all rendered in a sketchy style on a textured surface.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving//one of four prints on uncut sheet of Lorrainese paper (1949.5.260.a-d)

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 6.3 × 8.7 cm (2 1/2 × 3 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 18.9 × 27.6 cm (7 7/16 × 10 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.5.260.c

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 407, State only

  • Series Title

    Varie Figure Gobbi [Lieure 279 & 407-426]

Associated Artworks

The image shows a fantastical creature in profile walking to the left. The creature is in a dynamic pose, with one leg lifted off the ground and arms folded in front of its chest. It has exaggerated facial features, large drooping ears, and a full, bushy head of hair that extends into long, thin locks. The creature is wearing a textured coat and pants with gathered fabric at the cuffs, simple shoes, and is holding an object that resembles a string instrument or apparatus. There is no visible jewelry, and the background is a plain, textured surface.

Man Scraping a Grill

Jacques Callot

1622

The image depicts a figure with exaggerated features, holding a violin and a bow. The character has large eyes, a prominent nose, a wide mouth, and long hair flowing from under a hat. The attire consists of a tunic or robe, wide-legged trousers, and shoes. The background is plain, and the image is rendered in monochromatic ink on a textured surface.

The Violin Player

Jacques Callot

1622

The image shows a full-body depiction of a fantastical creature or character. This figure is standing with a confident and slightly leaning posture. The creature has exaggerated facial features, including a prominent hooked nose and bulging eyes, with long strands extending from the back of its head. It is wearing a simplistic, one-piece garment that fits snugly around its body, with visible stitching and folds. A sword is slung across the back, held in place by a belt at the waist, with the hilt visible on the right side of the figure. The background is a plain, light-colored surface with a textured appearance.

Masked Man with Twisted Feet

Jacques Callot

1622

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1957

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

1963

  • Jacques Callot: a selection of prints from the collections of Rudolf L. Baumfeld and Lessing J. Rosenwald, NGA, 1963, no. 30d.

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

Q65075250

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