Two Knights

1628

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The scene is shown from a slightly elevated perspective, with riders and an undulating landscape visible. The horizon line is positioned about a third of the way down from the top, featuring small buildings and trees. The illustration employs fine lines and hatching for texture and depth, resembling engraving. The color scheme is primarily brown and beige, evoking early printed works. One rider on a galloping horse raises their arm, while another rider with a lance is on a more stationary horse. In the background, there are rolling hills and vegetation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 6.1 × 8.2 cm (2 3/8 × 3 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 9.6 × 11.6 cm (3 3/4 × 4 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.5.352

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 609, 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

Q65075697

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