DISCOVERART

Jacques Callot

The Peasant Carrying his Shovel on his Shoulder, from The Caprices

c. 1622
Etching on ivory laid paper
5.5 × 8 cm (2.2 × 3.1 in)

SEE IT IN PERSON

Not currently on view

In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

View at artic.edu ↗Plan a visit ↗

Discussion

Be the first to share your thoughts.

Sign in to join the discussion.

Community guidelines

More by Jacques Callot

Sketches for the Balli di Sfessania (recto) Sketches of Dancers (verso)Sketches for the Balli di Sfessania (recto) Sketches of DancThe Combat of AvigliamoThe Combat of AvigliamoThe Feast of Saint James, Florence, July 25, 1619The Feast of Saint James, Florence, July 25, 1619The Fair at ImprunetaThe Fair at ImprunetaThe Palace Gardens at NancyThe Palace Gardens at NancyLes Miseres Et Les Mal-Heurs De La Guerre...IsraelLes Miseres Et Les Mal-Heurs De La Guerre...IsraelThe Temptation of Saint Anthony (second version)The Temptation of Saint Anthony (second version)Franca Trippa - Fritellino, from the Balli di SfessaniaFranca Trippa - Fritellino, from the Balli di Sfessania

More like this

Le Paysan Portant sa Pelle sur L'Épaule (The Peasant Carrying his Shovel on his Shoulder), from Les Caprices Series A, The Florence SetJacques Callot|Lorenzo de' Medici — Le Paysan Portant sa PelLe Paysan Portant sa Pelle sur L'Épaule (The Peasant Carrying his Shovel Over his Shoulder), from Les Caprices Series B, The Nancy SetJacques Callot|Lorenzo de' Medici — Le Paysan Portant sa PelLe Paysan Portant sa Pelle sur L'Épaule (The Peasant Carrying his Shovel Over his Shoulder), from Les Caprices Series B, The Nancy SetJacques Callot|Lorenzo de' Medici — Le Paysan Portant sa PelReverse Copy of Le Paysan Portant sa Pelle sur L'Épaule (The Peasant Carrying his Shovel over his Shoulder), from Les Caprices Series A, The Florence SetJacques Callot|Anonymous — Reverse Copy of Le Paysan PortantLe Paysan Portant son Sac (The Peasant Carrying his Sack), from Les Caprices Series A, The Florence SetJacques Callot|Lorenzo de' Medici — Le Paysan Portant son SaLe Paysan Portant son Sac (The Peasant Carrying his Sack), from Les Caprices Series B, The Nancy SetJacques Callot|Lorenzo de' Medici — Le Paysan Portant son SaPlate 5: two pilgrims with hats rest to the left, seen from behind, a horseman rides towards the background to the right, from 'Various Figures' (Agréable diversité de figures)Stefano della Bella|Israël Henriet — Plate 5: two pilgrims wReverse Copy of Le Paysan Portant sa Pelle sur L'Épaule (The Peasant Carrying his Shovel over his Shoulder), from "Les Caprices" Series A, The Florence SetAnonymous|Jacques Callot — Reverse Copy of Le Paysan PortantLe Paysan Accroupi (The Squatting Peasant), from Les Caprices Series A, The Florence SetJacques Callot|Lorenzo de' Medici — Le Paysan Accroupi (The Beggar Leaning on a Stick (reverse copy)F. Bradshaw|Rembrandt (Rembrandt van Rijn) — Beggar Leaning Peasant in a High Cap, Standing Leaning on a StickRembrandt van Rijn — Peasant in a High Cap, Standing LeaningPlate 11: a peasant wearing a hat at center, walking towards the right, a horse descending a mountain to right in the background, trees to left in the background, from 'Twelve Landscapes' (Suite de douze paysages)Stefano della Bella — Plate 11: a peasant wearing a hat at c