The Violin Player

c. 1622

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of a character playing the violin. The character has exaggerated, cartoonish features, such as large eyes and a wrinkled face. The character wears a wide-brimmed hat with feathers, and the brim is swept back as if caught by the wind. The attire includes a tunic, belt, and puffy pants. The style of the drawing is reminiscent of 17th-century caricatures, highlighting the character's playful and humorous design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 6.4 × 8.7 cm (2 1/2 × 3 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 8.7 × 9.9 cm (3 7/16 × 3 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.438

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 418, 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

Q65509312

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