Gentleman and His Page
1617
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
Gentleman and His Page is a 1617 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two men in old-fashioned clothes. The older one wears a long coat and a wide-brimmed hat, holding a cane and a fan. His page—younger, with curly hair—carries a sword and a small bag. Both look like they’re in motion, but the lines are loose and quick, almost like a sketch. The artist used a sharp, scratchy style to show movement and texture. The clothes look heavy, but the lines make them seem light and active. It’s not a smooth drawing—it’s full of tiny marks that create shadows and details. Want to see more like this? Check out etching to learn how artists like this made prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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