Man Cutting a Balm-Tree

1628

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image shows a profile view of a figure by a small tree or shrub at the center of the composition. The horizon is low with a wide sky, with a distant mountain and smaller trees visible. The artwork appears to be etching with fine lines, depicting trees and a lone figure. It is monochromatic, in black ink on a white or cream background, creating a classic feel. The landscape includes trees, hills, and structures in the distance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 6.3 × 8.2 cm (2 1/2 × 3 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.5.460

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 648, 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

Q65076300

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