Duel with Swords
1622
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
Duel with Swords is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
Two men face off in a duel, swords raised. One stands tall, his hat tilted, while the other kneels, gripping his weapon. The ground is uneven, with scattered rocks and a rough surface underfoot. Notice how the artist used sharp lines to show tension and movement. The clothing looks stiff, almost like armor, and the faces are serious. Want to know more? Look up etching to see how this image was made.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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