The Fan

1619

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

The image is an engraving with a grand scene within an ornate circular frame. The frame has elaborate scrollwork and figures along its edges. The horizon is about one-third down from the top, featuring tiny figures and distant cityscape elements. The middle ground shows crowds of people gathered, with billowing plumes suggesting activity or festivities. The engraving has fine and meticulous lines creating a play of light and shadow. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing light and dark contrast.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving 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

    1986.50.156

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 302, State (restrike)

  • Series Title

    Quadreria Medicea, vol.4 (1986.50.109-207)

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

Q74873851

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