Courtyard of a Farm
1622
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
Courtyard of a Farm is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white scene shows a busy farm courtyard with a mix of buildings and people. A large cart sits in the center, loaded with something covered. Workers walk around, and a dog runs near their feet. Trees and a tall fence frame the left side, while a smaller house and a few trees line the right. The artist used lines to create depth, making the buildings look solid and the shadows sharp. This style was common in etchings, where ink is pressed into metal plates. Next, look up 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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