Boarding of the Petaccio
1617
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Jacques Callot
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Boarding of the Petaccio is a 1617 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows three ships in rough water. One small boat is being swarmed by men from a larger vessel, while a third ship watches in the background. The waves are choppy, and the sailors look tense. The text below names the ships and the action—one is attacking, another is defending. The artist used fine lines to show movement and chaos. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Callot created these sharp details.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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