Dancers with Lute
1617
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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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
Dancers with Lute is a 1617 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
You're looking at an etching of two dancers. One is holding a lute, and the other has a sword raised high. They're both wearing masks and costumes that make them look like they're from a play. The dancers are standing on a flat surface, and there's a subtle gradient in the background that gives the scene some depth. The lines are bold and expressive, which is typical of the Baroque style. This etching is a great example of the Baroque movement, which often featured dramatic and emotive scenes. To learn more about the techniques used to create this piece, check out the art of etching.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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