Duel with Swords

1621

Edouard Eckman after Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Edouard Eckman

Artist, Flemish, born c. 1600

Jacques Callot

Artist After, French, 1592 - 1635

Two individuals are engaged in a sword fight. The image depicts two figures positioned in a dynamic stance, each gripping swords in their hands as they face each other. Both figures are dressed in period costumes, complete with breeches and significant headwear. Their stances suggest movement and tension, typical of a duel. The background is simple, with a lined border at the top and a barren landscape, emphasizing the focus on the central duel. The drawing captures a moment of balance and confrontation, with the figures seemingly frozen in time, their swords crossed. The lines are precise and stark, creating a strong silhouette effect.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to block): 5.8 × 8.3 cm (2 5/16 × 3 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.221

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 240, 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

Q65508255

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