Man seen from Behind with His Right Arm Extended

c. 1622

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image shows two full-length figures viewed from behind. Each figure is extending an arm outwards, with their other arm by their side, and both are facing away from the viewer. The figures have similar posture and attire. Their visible facial features are minimal due to the angle, but they appear to have curly hair topped by a hat with an extravagant plume or feather. The clothing includes a long cloak draped over the shoulder, a jacket with full sleeves, and baggy knee-length pants, secured with cords or ties around the legs. A sword hangs from a belt at the waist of each figure. The background is plain.

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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 × 10.11 cm (3 1/8 × 4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.464

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 445, 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

Q65509343

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