Duellist with Sword and Dagger
1622
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jacques Callot
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Duellist with Sword and Dagger is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a man mid-motion, lunging forward with a sword in one hand and a dagger in the other. His wide-brimmed hat is tilted back, and his body twists sharply as if he’s fighting. The clothes look stiff and armored, with visible straps and padding under his jacket. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and energy, almost like a snapshot of action. This style was common in the 1600s for capturing fast, dramatic scenes. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Callot made prints with metal plates and acid.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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