Il Solimano, Act IV
1620
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
Il Solimano, Act IV is a 1620 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a grand stage set with tall, ornate buildings and columns framing a central archway. Below, a group of people in fancy, old-fashioned clothes stand in rows—some in military uniforms, others in rich robes. A few figures in the front wear tall, pointed hats and hold props like a globe or a scroll. The scene looks like a theatrical performance, with labels like *Rus.* and *Sol.* under some characters. The artist used sharp lines and shading to create depth, which was a trick for making scenes look three-dimensional on paper. This kind of detailed, dramatic style was common in the Baroque period. Next, look up Baroque to see how this style shaped art and theater.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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