Capricci di varie figure di Iacopo Callot - The Florence set
Print
ca. 17th century (published)
ca. 17th century (published)
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Engraving of a man with a plumed hat playing the violin and the same figure is repeated in the background 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.
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.
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Title | Capricci di varie figure di Iacopo Callot - The Florence set (assigned by artist) |
Materials and techniques | Engraving, printed ink on paper |
Brief description | Engraving of a man with a plumed hat playing the violin and the same figure is repeated in the background by Jacques Callot, ca. 17th century, Harry Beard Collection |
Physical description | Engraving of a man with a plumed hat playing the violin and the same figure is repeated in the background. |
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Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard. |
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Literary reference | Commedia dell' arte |
Summary | Engraving of a man with a plumed hat playing the violin and the same figure is repeated in the background 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. |
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Accession number | S.1590-2012 |
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Record created | December 4, 2012 |
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