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.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Dancers with Lute is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two strange, lumpy figures in fancy clothes. One holds a lute, the other a stick, both looking awkward and off-balance. Their faces are exaggerated—big noses, wide eyes, and odd expressions—like they’re making fun of something. The artist used sharp lines to highlight their bulky costumes and wobbly poses. The background is just a few rough strokes, keeping all the focus on the characters. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Callot made prints with acid and needles.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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