Duellist with Two Sabers
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
Duellist with Two Sabers is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man mid-swing with two swords—one in each hand. His face is twisted in focus, and his body leans forward like he’s lunging. The lines are sharp and scratchy, making the figure look tense and fast-moving. The artist used a technique where ink is scratched into metal plates to create the image, giving it that rough, textured look. This kind of printmaking was popular in the 1600s. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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