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Drill with the Musket

Jacques Callot

1634

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

Drill with the Musket 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

This etching depicts three men in 17th-century attire, each holding a musket in a different position. The man on the left holds his musket diagonally across his body, while the man in the center holds his vertically with the muzzle pointing upwards. The man on the right holds his musket horizontally, with the muzzle pointing to the left. The men are dressed in loose-fitting clothing and hats, and each has a belt around his waist. The background of the etching is plain, with no discernible details or textures. The level of detail in the etching suggests a high degree of skill and attention to detail on the part of the artist. To learn more about the techniques used to create this piece, explore the technique of etching.