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Drill with Drums

Jacques Callot

1634

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

Drill with Drums is a 1634 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1634 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

In this etching, three men are depicted in a line, each holding a drum and a drumstick. They wear similar outfits, consisting of a hat, a jacket, pants, and boots, with the middle figure also sporting a cloak. The men are shown from behind, with their faces turned to the right, and their shadows are visible on the ground beneath them. The image is rendered in a simple yet detailed style, with the artist's use of lines and shading creating a sense of depth and texture. The overall effect is one of movement and energy, as if the men are about to begin playing their drums. This etching is a great example of the Baroque movement.