Jacques CallotFrench, 1592–1635The Palace Gardens at Nancy
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Not on view at present
Where is “The Palace Gardens at Nancy” 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 drew much of his inspiration directly from nature, but occasionally he altered its form according to artistic principles, personal knowledge of the locale, and his own fancy. This particular print represents Nancy, his native town in Lorraine.
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- Accession number
- 1919.2539
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- Art Institute of Chicago
- Image: Art Institute of Chicago — CC0
In the life of Jacques Callot
The whole life1621–1635 · Workplace
Nancy
1627
In the Netherlands at Infanta Isabella’s invitation
At the invitation of the Infanta Isabella Callot visits the Netherlands; views of Holland, like those of Italy and France, and characteristic portraits of soldiers, circus performers and actors are reflected in his work.
1627
Van Dyck paints his portrait in Brussels
In Brussels Callot meets Anthony van Dyck, who paints his portrait; it is later engraved by Lucas Vorsterman and enters the famous “Iconography”.
1627 · Workplace
Breda
1627
Meets Honthorst in Utrecht
In Utrecht Callot meets the Caravaggist G. van Honthorst, one of the main representatives of the school of the Utrecht Caravaggisti.
