Envy
1621
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
Envy is a 1621 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a woman with long hair, wearing a flowing dress, standing on one leg. She is holding a snake in her right hand and appears to be blowing into it. A small dog is seen crouching beside her, while a winged creature hovers above. The background is a light beige color. In the foreground, the woman's dress is flowing behind her, and her hair is blowing in the wind. The snake in her hand is coiled around her arm, and the dog is looking up at her. The winged creature above is small and has a human-like face. The image is an allegory, representing the concept of envy. It is an etching and engraving on laid paper, created by Jacques Callot in the Baroque style. You can learn more about the Baroque movement and its characteristics.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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