Bernardino
1619
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jacques Callot
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Bernardino is a 1619 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a wounded man lying on the ground, clutching his side while a winged figure hovers above him, holding a spear. The scene is packed with swirling clouds and small faces peeking from the sky, like a chaotic dream. The man’s expression is pained, and the whole image feels tense and dramatic. The text below reads like a story: *"Bernardino, left for dead with many wounds, in one night was reduced to health by obtaining grace."* It’s an allegory, meaning it’s not just a scene—it’s a symbol. Try looking up engraving to see how artists like Callot used lines to create depth and emotion.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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