Drill with Tilted Pikes
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 Tilted Pikes is a 1634 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows three men in matching armor, each holding a long spear. They’re standing side by side, but their spears are tilted at odd angles—like they’re practicing a tricky move. The lines are simple and scratchy, with no extra details. The text at the bottom says it’s about drill training with tilted pikes. That’s a specific military exercise, not just random posing. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Callot made sharp, detailed prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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