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Donato Dell' Antella

Jacques Callot

1619

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Donato Dell' Antella is a 1619 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1619 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching on laid paper shows a man's head and shoulders in an oval frame. The frame is ornate, with a shell at the top and a shield at the bottom. The man is wearing a dark shirt and has a beard. He is looking to the left. The frame has a Latin inscription around it. The frame is decorated with leaves and flowers. The man's face is serious. The background is plain. You can learn more about the Baroque movement, which influenced this style of etching.