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The Large Hunt, 1619. Creator: Jacques Callot (French, 1592-1635)
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The Large Hunt, 1619. Creator: Jacques Callot (French, 1592-1635)
The Large Hunt, 1619. Jacques Callot (French, 1592-1635) The Large Hunt, 1619 Etching Gift of Margaret Crile Garretson in memory of Hiram Garretson 1970.342 Callot is known for two important inventions in etching. He designed a slanted, oval-shaped, steel-tipped etching tool called an echoppe which is used to imitate the tapering and swelling lines of an engraving. He also developed a hard ground (an acid-resistant coating for etching plates), composed of mastic and linseed oil, that resisted chipping. Callots work was significantly influenced by theater design. His organization of space, usually into three distinct areas (although there are five in this case)-foreground, middleground, and background-resembles stage sets of the time. In fact, this work was probably inspired by a theater screen painted by Federico Zuccaro in 1565. Like Jacques Bellange, whose works are featured in galleries 109 and 110, Callot was from Lorraine. He was one of the most prolific professional printmakers of the 1600s. Trained as an engraver, he worked in Nancy, France, the Low Countries, and in Florence for Grand Duke Cosimo II de Medici. His range of subjects was broad-religious scenes, theater and pageants, court life, beggars, and landscapes
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The print captures "The Large Hunt" created by Jacques Callot in 1619. Callot, a French artist known for his contributions to etching, revolutionized the technique with two important inventions. His slanted, oval-shaped etching tool called an echoppe allowed him to imitate the tapering and swelling lines of an engraving. Additionally, he developed a hard ground made of mastic and linseed oil that resisted chipping. Callot's work was heavily influenced by theater design, evident in his organization of space into distinct foreground, middleground, and background areas. This particular artwork features five such areas instead of the usual three. It is believed that Callot drew inspiration from a theater screen painted by Federico Zuccaro in 1565. Born in Lorraine like fellow artist Jacques Bellange, Callot was one of the most prolific professional printmakers of the 17th century. Trained as an engraver, he worked across various locations including Nancy (France), the Low Countries, and Florence under Grand Duke Cosimo II de Medici. "The Large Hunt" showcases Callot's diverse range of subjects which included religious scenes, theater performances and pageants, court life depictions, beggars' portrayals as well as landscapes. The print itself is part of Margaret Crile Garretson's gift collection in memory of Hiram Garretson since 1970 (not intended for commercial use).
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