La belle jardinière

1619

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of an ornamental banner with Classical figures. The central focus is a hanging banner adorned with intricate text that appears to be an inscription, surrounded by decorative foliage and garlands. Above the banner is a coat of arms or heraldic emblem. Flanking the banner are two seated figures, both dressed in traditional robes; one holds a laurel wreath and a musical instrument, the other holds a tray of fruit. The composition features detailed line work and balance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 18.2 × 12.3 cm (7 3/16 × 4 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.386

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 304, State only

  • Series Title

    Fiesole distrutta: Title Page

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

Q65509253

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