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Capricci di varie figure di Iacopo Callot - The Florence set

Print
ca. 17th century (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Engraving of crowd gathered on the bank of the Arno river and watching fireworks display by Jacques Callot, ca. 17th century, Harry Beard Collection.

Born in Nancy, in Lorraine, Jacques Callot studied art and printmaking in Italy and later worked under the direct patronage of the Medicis in Florence, where he established his reputation as a fine print artist. Callot was a master of expressing the horrors and joys of 17th century life and was popular all over Europe. He returned to Nancy in 1621 after the death of Cosimo Medici and is perhaps best known today for the fine series of engravings he executed of Commedia dell'Arte characters, many of whom were also later copied for ceramics.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleCapricci di varie figure di Iacopo Callot - The Florence set (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving, printed ink on paper
Brief description
Engraving of crowd gathered on the bank of the Arno river and watching fireworks display by Jacques Callot, ca. 17th century, Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Engraving of crowd gathered on the bank of the Arno river and watching fireworks display
Dimensions
  • Height: 5cm
  • Width: 8cm
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard.
Subject depicted
Literary referenceCommedia dell' arte
Summary
Engraving of crowd gathered on the bank of the Arno river and watching fireworks display by Jacques Callot, ca. 17th century, Harry Beard Collection.

Born in Nancy, in Lorraine, Jacques Callot studied art and printmaking in Italy and later worked under the direct patronage of the Medicis in Florence, where he established his reputation as a fine print artist. Callot was a master of expressing the horrors and joys of 17th century life and was popular all over Europe. He returned to Nancy in 1621 after the death of Cosimo Medici and is perhaps best known today for the fine series of engravings he executed of Commedia dell'Arte characters, many of whom were also later copied for ceramics.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.1591-2012

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Record createdDecember 4, 2012
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