1621
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Cosimo II de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany is a 1621 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a serious-looking man with a white ruff collar and curly hair, framed by a fancy oval border. Above his head, a winged figure holds a banner with Latin words. On either side, two small cherubs lean on scrolls with more writing. The background is filled with swirling, decorative lines that look like feathers or clouds. The Latin around the man’s head calls him "Cosmo II, Grand Duke of Tuscany," which tells us this is a portrait of a powerful ruler. The whole image is made using lines carved into metal, a method that creates sharp, detailed shadows. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like Callot made prints like this.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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