Caesar's Coin
1635
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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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
Caesar's Coin is a 1635 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a crowded scene inside a grand, classical-style building. People in robes and hats gather around a central figure holding up a coin. Some look upward, others point or lean in, while a man with a cane watches from the side. The architecture has tall columns, arched doorways, and a balcony with statues. The artist used sharp lines to create drama and movement, almost like a stage play. The coin’s glow draws everyone’s attention—it’s the star of the show. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like Callot made these precise, detailed prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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