The Float of Love

1616

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image features curved lines forming cloud-like shapes across the scene. Small winged figures are scattered throughout, with some holding bows. In the lower part, three figures are dancing or holding hands on the clouds. In the upper left corner, a large scroll with text extends downward.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 14.7 × 22.6 cm (5 13/16 × 8 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.5.337

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 181

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

Q65075633

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