Who painted Bastiano?

Bastiano was painted by Jacques Callot in 1619.

Where can I see Bastiano?

Bastiano is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Bastiano?

Bastiano is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Bastiano?

Museum-quality prints of Bastiano are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Bastiano

Jacques Callot , 1619

Bastiano is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1619 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Bastiano is an engraving on laid paper created by Jacques Callot in 1619. It exemplifies the artist's skill in printmaking, a medium in which he produced over 1,400 works.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man wearing old clothes and a large hat, suggesting a representation of a figure from everyday life or a specific character type.

Technique & Style

The engraving showcases Callot's ability to achieve fine details and delicate lines, characteristic of his work and reflective of his expertise with the engraving tool.

History & Provenance

Created in 1619 by Jacques Callot, a French baroque printmaker from the Duchy of Lorraine, Bastiano is part of the artist's extensive oeuvre that documented various aspects of contemporary life.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Jacques Callot

Jacques Callot (French: ; c. 1592 – 1635) was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine. He is an important person in the development of the old master print. He made more than 1,400 etchings that…