Firing the Musket
1634
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
Firing the Musket is a 1634 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows three soldiers firing old-style muskets in a row. The first man holds his gun steady, the second aims while stepping forward, and the third is just fired smoke from his barrel. Their clothes look stiff and old-fashioned, with big hats and loose jackets. The title at the bottom reads like Latin—it’s probably explaining what’s happening, but it’s hard to make out. The drawing is simple, almost like a quick study, not a fancy painting. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists like Callot made prints like this.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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