"Un Gentilhomme Et Son Page" Jacques Callot, 1617

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Seller's Notes:"Un Gentilhomme Et Son Page" ("A Gentleman and His Servant") by Jacques Callot, 1617 Materials: Paper Medium: Etching Size: 8.5" x 7.5" Framed, 3.75" x 2.125" Unframed Rarity: Unique, from Les Caprices Series. Dedicatee Lorenzo de' Medici. Signature: None Origin: Nancy, France Certificate of authenticity: Not Included Frame: Professionally framed and matted under glass. Float-mounted. Condition: Minor dark spot on right side of plate. Slight discoloration on the edges of the mat. (See photos) Details: One of the first artists to focus solely on the graphic arts, Jacques Callot (1595-1635) produced drawings and etchings that drew influence from Flemish art and Mannerist works in Roman churches. Callot’s career began in Florence in 1612 when he started work in the Medici court, where he was employed to make pictorial records of entertainments such as fairs and festivals, and where he also drew and etched courtiers, beggars, and other characters, excelling particularly at caricatures. This etching is dedicated to Lorenzo de' Medici. This piece features two etched views of cloaked men, from the side and behind, the larger with a hat in his hand and a sword at his waist, the smaller his page. Info card attached to back of frame states "Un gentilhomme et son page (planche gravée à Nancy)" ("A gentleman and his servant (board engraved in Nancy)").

Brand: Vintage/Antique