Caesar's Coin
1635
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
Caesar's Coin is a 1635 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a busy scene with two groups of people meeting in an open space. One side has figures in long robes, some holding staffs, while the other side has people in simpler clothes, including a man with a cane. Behind them are tall columns and a building with statues on top, giving it a grand but slightly chaotic feel. The artist used sharp lines to create a lot of movement, almost like a crowd pushing forward. The text at the bottom hints this is about coins and privilege, but the exact story isn’t clear just by looking. If you like this style, check out more about etching.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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