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Bartolomeo, Farrier

Jacques Callot

1619

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Bartolomeo, Farrier is a 1619 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1619 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving depicts a chaotic scene of a man being thrown off a horse, with a crowd of people surrounding him. The man is dressed in a long coat and hat, and his arms are outstretched as he falls to the ground. The horse is rearing up on its hind legs, with its front legs raised in the air. In the background, there is a building with an arched doorway, and a person is standing in the doorway, watching the scene unfold. The engraving is done in a detailed and intricate style, with fine lines and cross-hatching used to create texture and depth. The image is an example of Baroque art, characterized by its dramatic and emotive style. The use of chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, adds to the sense of drama and tension in the scene.