Who painted Dancers with Lute?

Dancers with Lute was painted by Jacques Callot in 1622.

Where can I see Dancers with Lute?

Dancers with Lute is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Dancers with Lute?

Dancers with Lute is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Dancers with Lute?

Museum-quality prints of Dancers with Lute are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Dancers with Lute

Jacques Callot , 1622

Dancers with Lute is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1622 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Dancers with Lute is an etching on laid paper created by French artist Jacques Callot around 1622.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two comical figures in elaborate attire, one holding a lute and hook, the other grasping a bag. Their exaggerated expressions and stiff clothing suggest a satirical or parodic representation of a performance or dance.

Technique & Style

Callot employed sharp lines and shading to achieve a dramatic and humorous effect. The use of etching allowed for detailed rendering of the figures and their costumes.

Context

This work is part of Callot's extensive output of over 1,400 etchings, which often documented contemporary life and social interactions.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Jacques Callot

Jacques Callot (French: ; c. 1592 – 1635) was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine. He is an important person in the development of the old master print. He made more than 1,400 etchings that…