Les Caprices - Titre ou frontispice
Description
cartouche maintenu sur les côtés par deux monstres ; partie haute avec médaillon décoré de cuirs enroulés couronnés ; partie basse du cartouche fermé par une tête de monstre ; sept lignes de texte en latin au centre
About this work
The artwork titled "Les Caprices - Titre ou frontispice", attributed to Callot Jacques (1592-1635), is preserved at musée d'art et d'histoire. This piece is listed in the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, which catalogues the works held in French museums.
Technique and Materials
This work belongs to the field: estampe. It was created using the following materials and techniques: papier (gravure, eau-forte). Its period of creation is identified as: 1st quarter 17th Century.
The Conserving Museum
"Les Caprices - Titre ou frontispice" is preserved at musée d'art et d'histoire, an institution bearing the « Musée de France » label. This label ensures that the collections are managed rigorously in terms of conservation, inventory, and public accessibility.
Data sources
The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).
About this artwork
Les Caprices - Titre ou frontispice, oeuvre de estampe, est due à Callot Jacques (1592-1635) et conservée au musée d'art et d'histoire. L'oeuvre a été exécutée en papier (gravure, eau-forte). Ses dimensions sont H. 8,8 cm, l. 11,5 cm (feuille) ; H. 5,6 cm, l. 8,2 cm (épreuve). Elle est datée de la 1er quart 17e siècle. Complément d'information : Nancy, 1592 ; Nancy, 1635.
Creation context
La création de Les Caprices - Titre ou frontispice par Callot Jacques (1592-1635) s'inscrit dans le climat culturel et intellectuel de la 1er quart 17e siècle. Conservée au musée d'art et d'histoire, cette œuvre porte en elle les empreintes d'un moment charnière de l'histoire de l'art, où les artistes explorent de nouvelles formes d'expression et repoussent les limites de leur pratique.
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The work « Les Caprices - Titre ou frontispice » is held at musée d'art et d'histoire, an institution labeled as a « Musée de France ». This label guarantees the quality of collection preservation and accessibility to the public.
This artwork is attributed to Callot Jacques (1592-1635) according to the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture. Check the artist's profile on DellArte to discover their background, other works, and museums that house their creations.
Data comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture (data.culture.gouv.fr), distributed under Open License v2.0 (Etalab). The records are provided by the museums and validated by the French Museum Service.
The work is part of the collections of a « Musée de France »-labelled museum. Contact the hosting museum to verify if the work is currently on display or held in reserve. Opening hours and admission fees are available on the museum's official website.
Image usage rights depend on the work, the artist, and the museum. If the author died more than 70 years ago, the work is in the public domain in France. Text data (title, technique, dimensions) are under Open License and freely reusable.
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