Entry of M. de Macey

1627 or later

after Jacques Callot

Associated Names
French 17th Century

Artist

Jacques Callot

Artist After, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of a group of musicians playing instruments. The scene depicts five figures engaged in musical activities, such as playing the drum and flute. The figures are dressed in flowing garments with exaggerated feathered hats. The detailed line work captures the energy and movement of the figures. The background is minimal, focusing attention on the interaction of the figures, balanced with carefully placed lines above that hint at musical rhythm or notation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 8.2 × 11.5 cm (3 1/4 × 4 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.155

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 577, State copy

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

Q65507138

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