Who painted Lady in a Large Coat?

Lady in a Large Coat was painted by Jacques Callot in 1617.

Where can I see Lady in a Large Coat?

Lady in a Large Coat is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Lady in a Large Coat?

Lady in a Large Coat is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Lady in a Large Coat

Jacques Callot , 1617

Lady in a Large Coat is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1617 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Created circa 1617, *Lady in a Large Coat* is an etching on laid paper by Jacques Callot, a French printmaker active in the early seventeenth century. The work measures a modest size and presents a monochrome study of two women dressed in voluminous coats, rendered with Callot’s characteristic precision.

Subject & Meaning

The composition features a pair of women standing side‑by‑side, each wearing long, flowing outer garments with wide sleeves and ruffled cuffs. Both figures are topped by tall, broad‑brimmed hats, and their bodies are turned slightly, arms relaxed at their sides, suggesting a casual, perhaps fashion‑related pose rather than a narrative scene.

Technique & Style

Callot employed the traditional etching process, incising the design into a copper plate and allowing ink to settle in the lines before printing onto laid paper. The resulting marks are dark, clean, and sharply defined, emphasizing the folds of fabric and the intricate detailing of the hats without any use of colour.

History & Provenance

Part of Callot’s prolific output of more than 1,400 prints, this piece reflects his interest in documenting contemporary dress and social types. While the exact ownership trail is not recorded here, the work is typical of his early period when he produced numerous studies of costume and everyday figures for both artistic and commercial purposes.

Context

During the Baroque era, French and Lorraine artists often used prints to circulate images of current fashions and societal roles. Callot’s etchings served both as artistic expressions and as visual records for patrons, collectors, and the emerging market for printed illustrations of daily life.