Noble Man with Fur Plastron

1623 or later

after Jacques Callot

Associated Names
French 17th Century

Artist

Jacques Callot

Artist After, French, 1592 - 1635

The image shows a person standing upright in an engraved artwork. The person is facing slightly towards the right with their hands by their sides. They have a mustache, distinctive facial features, long hair flowing from under a large hat with a feather. The person wears elaborate clothing including a fur collar, a belted doublet, voluminous pants, and high boots with spurs. A sword hangs at their side. The background shows a town scene with buildings and people engaged in various activities, some possibly in conflict or dance-like movements. The setting appears historic, lively with numerous figures and architectural elements throughout.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    image/block: 14.9 × 9.4 cm (5 7/8 × 3 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 17.5 × 11.3 cm (6 7/8 × 4 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.165

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 554, State copy

  • Series Title

    The Nobility of Lorraine [copies after Lieure 549-560]

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

Q65507169

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