Jacques CallotFrench, 1592–1635The Fair at Impruneta
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Not on view at present
Where is “The Fair at Impruneta” now? Collection: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.
Chicago, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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About the work
Callot packed 1138 people, 45 horses, 67 donkeys, and 137 dogs into this huge plate. For this etching he devised a slanted, cylindrical steel tool that he could wield to achieve a swelling line akin to that of engraving but without the effort. His development of repeated acid baths to etch some lines more deeply than others to achieve the persuasive recession and atmospheric effects for which this print is famous.
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- 1983.1503
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In the life of Jacques Callot
The whole life1611–1621 · Workplace
Florence
1614–1621
At the court of Cosimo II de’ Medici
Under Parigi’s direction Callot works at the court of the Grand Duke of Tuscany Cosimo II de’ Medici in the Uffizi, designing festivals and theatrical performances — later these give him themes for his series of grotesque prints; during his Florentine years he becomes an independent master and often works for the Medici.
1621
Returns to Nancy after the death of Cosimo II
After the death of Grand Duke Cosimo II de’ Medici, Callot responds to Duke Charles IV of Lorraine’s wish to see him at his court and returns to Lorraine, where he is received with flattering honours; staying in Nancy, he sends his prints all over Europe, and Rembrandt becomes a keen collector of them.
1621–1635 · Workplace
Nancy
