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Combat a la barriere

Title
Combat a la barriere [graphic] / Jac. Callot in. et fec.
Author
Callot, Jacques, 1592-1635.
Publication
[1627]

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Additional Authors
  • Charles IV, Duke of Lorraine, 1604-1675.
  • H. H. (Henry Humbert)
  • Deruet, Claude, 1588-1660.
  • Committee for the Jerome Robbins Dance Division. fnd
Description
1 print : etching, b&w; 15 x 24 cm.
Summary
Depiction of a formalized fight between two men with lances, set in a ballroom filled with spectators on tiers. A group of armed men stands at center, with drummers and a triumphal car at right.
Donor/Sponsor
Dance Committee Purchase Fund.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Etchings.
Note
  • Caption title.
Funding (note)
  • Purchased with funds from the Committee for the Jerome Robbins Dance Division.
Biography (note)
  • This print is one of ten etchings illustrating Henry Humbert's book Combat à la Barrière, faict en cour de Lorraine, le 14 febvrier, en l'année présente 1627 (Nancy, 1627), which commemorated the festivities and tournament sponsored by Duke Charles IV of Lorraine in honor of his cousin, the Duchess of Chevreuse, who was exiled to Lorraine for her participation in a plot against Cardinal Richelieu. As well as documenting the event through his etchings, Jacques Callot organized and designed it with Claude Deruet. One of the combatants in this print is said to be the Duke.
Call Number
*MGZFX Cal J Com 1
OCLC
825120898
Author
Callot, Jacques, 1592-1635.
Title
Combat a la barriere [graphic] / Jac. Callot in. et fec.
Imprint
[1627]
Funding
Purchased with funds from the Committee for the Jerome Robbins Dance Division.
Biography
This print is one of ten etchings illustrating Henry Humbert's book Combat à la Barrière, faict en cour de Lorraine, le 14 febvrier, en l'année présente 1627 (Nancy, 1627), which commemorated the festivities and tournament sponsored by Duke Charles IV of Lorraine in honor of his cousin, the Duchess of Chevreuse, who was exiled to Lorraine for her participation in a plot against Cardinal Richelieu. As well as documenting the event through his etchings, Jacques Callot organized and designed it with Claude Deruet. One of the combatants in this print is said to be the Duke.
Local Note
Cataloging funds provided by Friends of Jerome Robbins Dance Division.
Library's copy has been trimmed to thread margins.
From dealer's description: Reference Lieure 584; M 621. Only state.
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Added Author
Charles IV, Duke of Lorraine, 1604-1675. Associated name
H. H. (Henry Humbert) Associated name
Deruet, Claude, 1588-1660. Associated name
Committee for the Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Funder
Research Call Number
*MGZFX Cal J Com 1
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