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Entry of Monseigneur Henry de Lorraine, Marquis de Moy, under the Name of Pirandre

Jacques Callot , 1627

Entry of Monseigneur Henry de Lorraine, Marquis de Moy, under the Name of Pirandre, by Jacques Callot, ink, 1627
Entry of Monseigneur Henry de Lorraine, Marquis de Moy, under the Name of Pirandre, by Jacques Callot, ink, 1627

Entry of Monseigneur Henry de Lorraine, Marquis de Moy, under the Name of Pirandre is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1627 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Entry of Monseigneur Henry de Lorraine, Marquis de Moy, under the Name of Pirandre is an etching created by Jacques Callot in 1627. It is part of a six-piece work, with the plate cut into sections.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a ceremonial procession, with a fantastical element: a giant bird carrying people on its back, symbolizing the dignified arrival of the Marquis de Moy.

Technique & Style

Callot used etching to create detailed figures and expansive backgrounds, characteristic of his work. The technique allowed for intricate designs and textures, evident in the bird's feathers and the clothing of the figures.

Context

The work reflects Callot's practice of chronicling court life, alongside his other subjects such as soldiers, landscapes, and religious themes.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jacques Callot

Artist

Jacques Callot

Jacques Callot (French: ; c. 1592 – 1635) was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine. He is an important person in the development of the old master print. He made more than 1,400 etchings that…

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Who painted Entry of Monseigneur Henry de Lorraine, Marquis de Moy, under the Name of Pirandre?

Entry of Monseigneur Henry de Lorraine, Marquis de Moy, under the Name of Pirandre was painted by Jacques Callot in 1627.

Where can I see Entry of Monseigneur Henry de Lorraine, Marquis de Moy, under the Name of Pirandre?

Entry of Monseigneur Henry de Lorraine, Marquis de Moy, under the Name of Pirandre is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Entry of Monseigneur Henry de Lorraine, Marquis de Moy, under the Name of Pirandre?

Entry of Monseigneur Henry de Lorraine, Marquis de Moy, under the Name of Pirandre is associated with Baroque.

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