Knight of Malta
1619
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
Knight of Malta is a 1619 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a knight in armor standing on a rocky shore, watching as a group of people drag a wounded man from a ship. The man’s body is wrapped in cloth, and he looks exhausted. In the background, a building with columns stands, while a woman in a veil watches from the steps. The text below the image is in Italian, describing the knight’s struggle. The artist used sharp lines and shading to show the tension and drama. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like Callot created such detailed prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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