The Camp

c. 1633

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of an encampment scene. A large tree with sprawling branches dominates the center. The scene is populated with several tents scattered across the landscape. In the foreground, there is a horse-drawn wagon and an assortment of barrels. There are various structures, such as tables and benches. Various figures are engaged in activities. The drawing is executed in fine lines.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 5.6 × 11.4 cm (2 3/16 × 4 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 7.9 × 13.5 cm (3 1/8 × 5 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.895

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1333, State ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1963

  • Jacques Callot: a selection of prints from the collections of Rudolf L. Baumfeld and Lessing J. Rosenwald, NGA, 1963, no. 56a.

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

Q65509800

You may be interested in

Loading Results