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
Dominant colour
Dying Soldiers by the Roadside is a 1633 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white scene shows a busy street with soldiers, civilians, and wounded men. Some soldiers lie on the ground near a tree, while others stand or walk around. Buildings line the street, and a few people gather in small groups, talking or helping. The mood feels tense, with some figures looking down or away. The artist used sharp lines to show every detail, from the soldiers’ uniforms to the trees and buildings. This style was common in etchings, where the artist scratches into a metal plate to create the image. Look up etching to see how this technique works.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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