The Vigilant Eye

1628

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image features a pastoral landscape with latticework fences enclosing sheep grazing. The background shows rolling hills, trees, and a tall post. The style resembles engraving or etching with detailed cross-hatching for shading. The monochromatic palette creates contrast for depth.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 6.2 × 8.5 cm (2 7/16 × 3 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 8.7 × 10.7 cm (3 7/16 × 4 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.5.343

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 600, 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

Q65075640

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