Greed was painted by Jacques Callot in 1621.

Where can I see Greed?

Greed is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Greed?

Greed is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Greed?

Museum-quality prints of Greed are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Greed

Jacques Callot , 1621

Greed is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1621 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Greed is a print created by Jacques Callot around 1621 using etching and engraving on laid paper. It is one of over 1,400 etchings produced by the artist, a prolific French printmaker from the Duchy of Lorraine.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a hunched figure with a hood, clutching a bag of coins, and adorned with a deer's antlers, accompanied by a sleeping dog. The image is labeled 'Avaritia,' Latin for 'greed,' serving as a cautionary representation of the dangers associated with wealth.

Technique & Style

Callot employed sharp lines achieved through etching and engraving to convey a sense of unease and distortion in the figure, highlighting his technical skill in printmaking.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Jacques Callot

Jacques Callot (French: ; c. 1592 – 1635) was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine. He is an important person in the development of the old master print. He made more than 1,400 etchings that…