Noble Man with Folded Hands

c. 1620/1623

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image depicts a person standing in profile, facing left, with hands clasped in front at waist height. The person has distinct facial features, a pointed nose, pointed beard and mustache, and medium-length wavy hair. They wear an elaborate outfit with a wide-brimmed hat, fur-trimmed cloak, patterned vest, elaborate breeches, stockings, and patterned shoes. The background shows a detailed cityscape with buildings, an arched bridge over a canal, and small figures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 15.3 × 10 cm (6 × 3 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 18.5 × 13 cm (7 5/16 × 5 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.538

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 559, 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

Q65509421

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