Gardener Pruning a Tree
1628
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
Dominant colour
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 trimming a small tree with a long pole. The ground is wet, like after rain, and a few simple buildings sit in the background. Tall grasses and a fence are drawn in quick, light lines. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit in the grooves of the metal plate, creating a soft, sketchy look. This isn’t a realistic scene—it’s more about the idea of work and nature. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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