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Entry of M. de Couvonge and M. de Chalabre [extra plate], by Jacques Callot, ink, 1627

Entry of M. de Couvonge and M. de Chalabre [extra plate]

Jacques Callot

1627

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Entry of M. de Couvonge and M. de Chalabre [extra plate] is a 1627 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Jacques Callot
When & what style?
1627 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows two men on horseback, entering a scene. They are dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The details in their clothes and the horses are very detailed, which makes this work interesting because it tells us about the time period it was made in. It also shows the artist's skill in drawing small details. To learn more about this style, look at the technique: etching.

About the artist

Portrait of Jacques Callot
Artist

Jacques Callot

Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.

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