Who painted The Large Hunt?

The Large Hunt was painted by Jacques Callot in 1619.

Where can I see The Large Hunt?

The Large Hunt is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Large Hunt?

The Large Hunt is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

The Large Hunt

Jacques Callot , 1619

The Large Hunt is a print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1619 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

The Large Hunt is an etching from 1619.
It shows a busy scene with horses and people.
The artist used a special tool to create detailed lines.

The tool, called an échoppe, was invented by the artist.
He also developed a special coating for etching plates.
This helped him create intricate designs.

Check out the work of Jacques Callot to see more of his etchings.

Overview

The Large Hunt is an etching created by Jacques Callot in 1619. It depicts a complex scene with numerous figures and horses.

Technique & Style

Callot employed innovative techniques in this work, utilizing an échoppe, a specially designed etching tool with a steel tip, to achieve varied line widths. He also developed a hard ground coating for etching plates, enhancing the durability of his prints.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a busy hunting scene, organized into multiple spatial layers, evoking the composition of stage sets common in theater design of the time.

History & Provenance

The Large Hunt was gifted to the museum in 1970 by Margaret Crile Garretson in memory of Hiram Garretson. It is part of a body of work by Callot, who was active in Nancy, the Low Countries, and Florence.