Duel with Swords
1622
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
Duel with Swords is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows two men locked in a sword fight. One stands tall, gripping a sword with both hands, while the other kneels, his blade raised in defense. Both wear loose, old-fashioned clothes and look focused, even tense. The ground beneath them is uneven, with scattered rocks and a rough texture. Notice how the artist uses sharp lines and shadows to show movement and struggle. The scene feels dramatic, but there’s no clear winner yet. Want to see more like this? Check out etching to learn how artists carve images into metal plates.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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