Old Woman with Cats

c. 1622

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image depicts a person seated on a stool facing sideways. They are adjusting an object on their shoulder. The individual has nondescript facial features and their head is covered. The person is wearing layered, draped clothing. A small animal is curled up at their feet. There is a round container nearby. The background is plain.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 13.8 × 8.8 cm (5 7/16 × 3 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 14.9 × 9.5 cm (5 7/8 × 3 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.516

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 503, State i/ii

  • Series Title

    The Beggars [Lieure 479-503]

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

Q65509396

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