Man Preparing to Draw His Sword
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Man Preparing to Draw His Sword

TitleMan Preparing to Draw His Sword
ArtistJacques Callot
Datec. 1622 17th century
Mediumetching and engraving//one of four prints on uncut sheet of Lorrainese paper (1949.5.260.a-d)
ClassificationPrint
Holding institutionNational Gallery of Art (Washington)
Credit lineRosenwald Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Man Preparing to Draw His Sword” is a work by Jacques Callot, dated c. 1622. It is executed in etching and engraving//one of four prints on uncut sheet of lorrainese paper (1949.5.260.a-d) and classified as print. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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