Gentleman with Cane

c. 1622

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image features two full-length figures seen from behind, both in dynamic stances. They are turned slightly sideways, with subtly depicted facial features, wearing hats with large feathers. Their attire includes cloaks, billowing trousers, gloves, canes, and swords. The background is a plain surface.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 5.7 × 8.4 cm (2 1/4 × 3 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 8 × 10 cm (3 1/8 × 3 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.462

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 443, 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

Q65509341

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