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Courtyard of a Farm

Jacques Callot

1622

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

Courtyard of a Farm is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1622 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a farm courtyard with a few simple buildings. A wagon sits near the center, pulled by a horse. People are scattered around—some standing, one walking a dog. The trees and fence lines add texture, and the whole scene looks calm but busy. The artist used sharp lines to show light and shadow, giving it a slightly rough look. This style was common in etchings of the time. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Callot made prints like this.