Dancers with Lute
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.
See the richer artist page1622
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dancers with Lute is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows two exaggerated, comical figures in fancy clothes. One holds a lute and a hook, while the other clutches a bag. Their faces are twisted into silly, wide-eyed expressions, and their outfits look stiff and over-the-top. The background is just a plain line, like they’re standing on a stage. The artist used sharp lines and shading to make the figures look dramatic and funny. Their poses and costumes suggest they might be mocking something serious, like a dance or a performance. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists use metal plates and acid to create prints like this.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
See the richer artist page
![Christ Walking on the Water [second plate]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/2069f3bfe4cb2126/thumb.webp)