Drill with Drums
1634
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
Dominant colour
Drill with Drums is a 1634 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows three men in matching outfits, each carrying a drum. They’re marching in a line, wearing wide-brimmed hats and knee-length coats with big buttons. The drums are slung over their shoulders, and they all hold drumsticks in one hand. The background is just a plain line—no landscape or buildings, just the men and their gear. The artist used a simple line style to show movement and rhythm. The text at the bottom says it’s from a royal print shop, which might mean these figures were part of a military or ceremonial group. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Callot made detailed prints with acid and metal plates.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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