Reception at Mantua

1612

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of a group of elegantly dressed figures in conversation. The image depicts several figures wearing elaborate clothing typical of a historical period, possibly the Renaissance, with prominent ruffs around their necks and detailed garments. The group appears to be engaged in a social or diplomatic meeting, with some figures gesturing or positioned facing each other. The background shows lightly detailed architectural elements. The image is rendered in a monochrome style, using fine lines and shading to create depth and texture in the clothing and expressions of the figures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 12.8 × 17.7 cm (5 1/16 × 6 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 13.7 × 18.5 cm (5 3/8 × 7 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.845

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 57, State ii/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

Q65509752

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