Artwork

Coins [plate 6]

Coins [plate 6], by Jacques Callot, ink, 1630
Coins [plate 6], by Jacques Callot, ink, 1630

Coins [plate 6] is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1630 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Coins [plate 6] is an etching on laid paper created by Jacques Callot, a prolific French printmaker, around 1630.

Subject & Meaning

The print presents a close-up view of coins arranged in a pattern, showcasing the artist's attention to detail and ability to capture everyday subjects.

Technique & Style

The work exemplifies Callot's skill with etching, a technique involving scratching a design into a metal plate to produce the printed image, highlighting his meticulous approach to printmaking.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jacques Callot

Artist

Jacques Callot

Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.

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