The Hospital

c. 1633

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image shows a street scene with a slightly elevated perspective. The street is bustling with activity and is bordered by buildings. The horizon is low, with stone structures of varying conditions. The fine lines create a detailed texture of the buildings and people. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing light and shadow. In the foreground, there are people engaging in various activities, possibly in a marketplace or town square. Further back, an arched doorway stands out, surrounded by more buildings and architectural features. The scene conveys movement and interaction among the figures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 5.4 × 11.5 cm (2 1/8 × 4 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 8.4 × 13.6 cm (3 5/16 × 5 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.900

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 1338, 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. 56f.

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

Q65509805

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