Gentleman Viewed from the Side
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 Viewed from the Side is a 1617 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two men in fancy old-time clothes. One is standing stiffly, holding a sword at his side, while the other leans on a cane. Both wear tall, fluffy hats and puffy sleeves, with one’s coat showing deep folds. Their boots are simple, but their gloves and ruffled collars look expensive. The artist used quick, scratchy lines to show fabric and movement. Notice how the shadows under their hats and coats make the clothes look three-dimensional. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints with acid and needles.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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