Francesco
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 13.2 × 8.3 cm (5 3/16 × 3 1/4 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
R.L. Baumfeld Collection
Accession Number
1969.15.332
Art Historical Context
Discover the intricate engraving *Francesco* (1619), a masterful reproduction by French artist Jacques Callot after an original design by Italian painter Antonio Temp. Measuring just 13.2 × 8.3 cm, this small-scale print on laid paper exemplifies the exquisite detail achievable in early 17th printmaking. Housed in the National Gallery of Art's R. Baumfeld Collection ( CG-E), it captures Callot's emerging prowess during his time in Florence under Medici patronage. Callot, a pioneer of the Baroque etching and engraving techniques, was renowned for his precise line work and ability to convey mov...