Gentleman with Cane
1622
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
Gentleman with Cane is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two men in fancy, old-fashioned clothes. Both wear tall hats with big feathers and long coats that look heavy and detailed. One holds a cane, the other a sword—both stand with one leg slightly forward, like they’re ready to move. Notice how the lines are sharp and busy, almost like they’re carved into the paper. The artist used a technique that lets them pack a lot of detail into a small space. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made precise, layered prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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