Boarding of the Bertone

1617

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image depicts a scene from an elevated point of view showing water with ships engaged in a sea battle. The horizon is high in the composition with faint land in the distance. In the center, a large sailing ship leans to one side surrounded by smaller vessels. The illustration is detailed with fine lines indicating movement. The style features precise linear strokes defining the ships and the sea. The monochrome palette emphasizes details and creates visual impact. Another ship is seen in the distance near the horizon line.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 15.4 × 19.8 cm (6 1/16 × 7 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.360

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 195, 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

Q65509225

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