The Bohemians Marching: The Vanguard

1621, probably printed 18th century

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of a caravan of travelers and animals in motion. The composition features a line of riders on horses and camels, some of which are draped in flowing garments, while the animals carry packs or additional figures. The scene showcases a detailed, linear style with figures carrying staffs or spears. The upper left corner of the image contains text in French. Despite the monochrome palette, the intricate linework and shading convey movement and atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving on gold colored silk

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. David Tunick in memory of Allison Hope Tunick

  • Dimensions

    overall: 13.6 × 24.2 cm (5 3/8 × 9 1/2 in.)
    plate: 12.5 × 23.7 cm (4 15/16 × 9 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1978.34.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 375, 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.

Inscriptions

recto: in plate, at upper left: Ne uoila pas de braues messagers / Qui uont erranti par pays estrangers.; in plate, at lower left: Callot fec.; verso: none

Markings

none

Watermarks

none

Wikidata ID

Q65570986

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