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Cripple with Crutch and Wooden Leg

Jacques Callot

1622

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

Cripple with Crutch and Wooden Leg 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 etching depicts a man with a wooden leg and a crutch, standing on a flat surface. He is dressed in a long coat and a hat, and his face is contorted in a grimace. The man's right leg is amputated, and he is using the crutch to support himself. The etching is rendered in fine lines and delicate shading, creating a sense of texture and depth. The artist's use of light and shadow adds volume to the figure, making it appear more lifelike. The level of detail in the etching suggests that it was created with great care and attention. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Callot, Jacques.