Drill with Halberds
1634
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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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 Halberds is a 1634 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows three men in matching outfits, standing side by side. Each wears a wide-brimmed hat, a short jacket, and loose pants. The first man holds a rifle, the second a long pole with a blade on top, and the third a spear with a flag at the end. Their faces are simple lines, and the whole scene feels quick and rough. Notice how the artist used thin, scratchy lines to create the whole image. This isn’t paint—it’s ink pressed into paper, a technique that lets for sharp details and quick work. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made prints before photography.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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