Storm off the Coast of Barcelona

1612

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image shows an intricate etching of a maritime scene with multiple ships engaged in a naval confrontation. The composition includes various details such as the sea, ships, and figures, with a mythological creature present in the water. The style of the etching is detailed with fine lines, emphasizing textures and rendered in monochromatic tones of sepia-brown and ochre. The scene is filled with movement and tension as seafarers populate the boats.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper [restrike]

  • Credit Line

    Transferred from The Library of Congress

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 71 × 46.5 cm (27 15/16 × 18 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.50.127

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 62, State (restrike)

  • Series Title

    The Funeral Book of the Queen of Spain

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

Q74873648

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