Gardener Pruning a Tree
1628
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jacques Callot
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Gardener Pruning a Tree is a 1628 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man in simple clothes standing by a young tree. He’s holding a long pole with a curved blade at the top, trimming the branches. Behind him are a few small buildings and a quiet landscape with wavy lines for water. The artist used fine, precise lines to show the movement of the branches and the man’s focused work. The background looks simple but adds depth to the scene. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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