Noble Woman with a Small Hat

c. 1620/1623

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image shows a full-body portrait of a person standing upright. The individual is facing slightly towards the left, with hands clasped at waist level. The person has distinct facial features, including prominent eyes and a slightly open mouth. Their hair is styled upwards, with the addition of a tall, narrow hat or headdress. The person wears ornate clothing typical of the period, featuring an elaborately decorated dress with large sleeves, intricate patterns, and a wide, ruffled collar. A long necklace with a pendant hangs vertically from the waist. The background reveals a busy street scene with several small structures and figures engaged in various activities. The image is monochromatic and appears to be an etching or engraving.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 15.3 × 10 cm (6 × 3 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 18.7 × 13.3 cm (7 3/8 × 5 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.79

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 549, State only

  • Series Title

    The Nobility of Lorraine [Lieure 549-560]

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1975

  • Jacques Callot: Prints and Related Drawings, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1975, no. 30, repro.

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

Q65509077

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