Death of the Queen
1612
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
Death of the Queen is a 1612 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This crowded scene shows a chaotic funeral. A group of people in old-fashioned clothes stand around a coffin, some holding candles or crosses. Above them, angels float in the sky, playing instruments and looking down. The ground is messy with fallen leaves and scattered objects. Notice how the artist used sharp lines to show both the drama on the ground and the peaceful angels above. The paper has a textured look, typical of the printing method used. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Callot created detailed prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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