Noble Woman with Fan

c. 1620/1623

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image shows a woman standing upright. She has a serene expression, small lips, wide eyes, and medium-length hair styled neatly. She is wearing an elaborate gown with intricate patterns, puffed sleeves, and a fur cuff. The dress has detailed embroidery, and she is wearing a necklace. She is holding a folded fan or similar object in her hands. In the background are a few buildings and small figures of people on the street.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 15 × 10.2 cm (5 7/8 × 4 in.)
    sheet: 19.1 × 13.3 cm (7 1/2 × 5 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.536

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 557, State only

  • Series Title

    The Nobility of Lorraine [Lieure 549-560]

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

Q65509419

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