Siren between Two Ships

1628

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of a maritime scene with a fantastical creature. The drawing shows two large sailing ships and a mythical mermaid-like figure playing a horn in the sea. To the left and right, there are large ships with full masts and flags. In the center, the creature has the body of a human but the tail of a fish, holding a horn. Rocks are visible in the foreground on the right. The style of the drawing reflects a classic depiction of maritime folklore, with detailed line work.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 6 × 8.3 cm (2 3/8 × 3 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 8.8 × 10 cm (3 7/16 × 3 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.570

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 615, 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

Q65509455

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