Gentleman in Large Mantle, Front View

c. 1622

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The etching features two full-body images of a person in different poses, standing confidently. Both figures show a slight lean, suggesting movement or balance. The facial features are sketched with an exaggerated style, with prominent noses, elaborate smiles, and wild, curly hair. The figures wear similar outfits consisting of breeches, a cloak, and headdresses adorned with feathers. They both hold a long sword behind them with one hand. The background is plain, emphasizing the figures' attire and posture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 5.6 × 8.5 cm (2 3/16 × 3 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 8.8 × 12.1 cm (3 7/16 × 4 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.467

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 448, 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

Q65509346

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