1633
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Attacking Travelers on the Highway is a 1633 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, depicting Hunting, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a chaotic scene of travelers being attacked on a highway. It's a dramatic and intense moment. The etching technique used by the artist adds a lot of detail and texture to the scene, which makes it feel more realistic. The artist's use of contrast between light and dark areas creates a sense of tension. You can learn more about this technique by looking into etching.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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