The Float of the Sun

1616 or later

after Jacques Callot

Associated Names
French 17th Century

Artist

Jacques Callot

Artist After, French, 1592 - 1635

This is an image showing a large central figure holding a spherical object, surrounded by smaller figures engaging in various mythological activities. A chariot being pulled by two horses is depicted on the left. The drawing is done in a style resembling detailed, narrative compositions from the Renaissance period.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    R.L. Baumfeld Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 14.2 × 20.5 cm (5 9/16 × 8 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1969.15.915

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 180, State copy

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

Q65507214

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