Dying Soldiers by the Roadside
1633
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
Dying Soldiers by the Roadside is a 1633 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This scene shows a busy street with people walking and talking. In the foreground, a few soldiers lie on the ground, some injured or dead. Nearby, a group of civilians stands around, while others go about their day. Trees line the street, and buildings with tall roofs fill the background. Notice the text at the bottom—it’s in French and describes the soldiers’ hard luck. The artist used fine lines to show every detail, from clothes to expressions. This is an example of etching, a technique that lets artists create sharp, precise lines.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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