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Artwork

Frontispiece for the Sacred Cosmologia (Title with Astrologers)

Jacques Callot , 1630

Frontispiece for the Sacred Cosmologia (Title with Astrologers) is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1630 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

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Overview

Frontispiece for the Sacred Cosmologia (Title with Astrologers) is an etching on laid paper created by Jacques Callot in 1630. It is one of over 1,400 etchings produced by the French artist during his career.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two men by a river, one holding an astrolabe-like instrument and the other leaning on a staff, surrounded by trees, horses, and other details. The scene conveys a sense of scientific inquiry and learning, with the astrolabe suggesting a connection to astronomy and navigation.

Technique & Style

The work is an etching, a printmaking technique that involves etching a design onto a metal plate with acid. Callot was known for his skill with this medium, using it to create detailed and intricate scenes that often featured contemporary figures and settings.

Frontispiece for the Sacred Cosmologia (Title with Astrologers), Jacques Callot

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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…