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Lioness Mourning her Cub
Lioness Mourning her Cub is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1628 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Lioness Mourning her Cub is an etching on laid paper created by Jacques Callot in 1628. It is one of over 1,400 etchings produced by the artist, a French printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a lioness sitting on a riverbank, mourning the death of her cub, which lies still in the water. The simple background, featuring a bare tree and wispy clouds, focuses attention on the emotional scene between the two animals.
Technique & Style
Callot used fine lines to capture the texture of the lioness's fur and the movement of the water, demonstrating his technical skill in etching, a technique involving scratching a metal plate to create an image. The work showcases his ability to convey emotional intensity within a natural setting.
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Artist
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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