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Lady with Large Plumes, and Two Gentlemen

Jacques Callot

1634

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

Lady with Large Plumes, and Two Gentlemen is a 1634 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1634 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting features a woman wearing a large plume on her head, accompanied by two gentlemen. The woman is dressed in a long coat and holds a fan, while the gentlemen wear hats and coats. The scene is set against a plain background. The woman's plume is a striking feature of the painting, drawing attention to her elegant attire. The gentlemen's hats and coats add to the overall sense of formality and sophistication. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artists who specialized in etching, a technique that involves using a sharp tool to create intricate designs on a metal plate.