Jacques Callot Etchings On Paper Les Guex 1622 - Les Gueux, 1622 (complete series)

Features

Artist:  Jacques Callot (1592-1635)

Artwork title:  Les Gueux (I mendicanti), serie completa

Age:  17th Century / 1601 - 1700

Subject:  Human Figures

Artistic technique:  Printing

Technical specification:  Engraving

Description : Les Gueux (I mendicanti), serie completa

Etchings. This is the complete series of 25 engravings on paper of the "Beggars" (Les Gueux), made by the French engraver in Nancy, and widely reproduced for the popularity it obtained; Rembrandt, who owned a collection of Callot's prints, was inspired by them for his beggar figures. Beggars or commoners of Italian origin are depicted (Callot drew them in Italy) who symbolize the poverty and the wounds of the human condition. The engravings have not been signed by the author, but have been numbered; only the first engraving, which portrays a very humble character carrying a flag with the words "Captain De Baroni", and which also represents the title page of the collection, shows the name of the painter and engraver. The whole series is presented in frames in style.

Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Any damage or loss is displayed as completely as possible in the pictures. Product with a Certificate of Authenticity and Lawful Origin.

Frame Size (cm):
Height: 37
Width: 30
Depth: 2

Artwork dimensions (cm):
Height: 14
Width: 9