The Tulips and the Sun

1628

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image features intricate line work and shading. The central focus is a formation of rocks. In the background, there is a visible horizon and a sun emitting rays. Flowers are depicted on both sides of the formation. The sky above includes small star-like figures and radiant lines. The color palette is monochrome, utilizing shades of black and off-white.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 6 × 8.2 cm (2 3/8 × 3 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 9.7 × 11.7 cm (3 13/16 × 4 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.5.347

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 604, 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

Q65075681

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