Loading the Cannon
1634
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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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
Loading the Cannon is a 1634 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two men working with a cannon. One man is crouched near the barrel, while the other stands beside him, holding a long pole. The ground is scattered with small round objects, likely cannonballs, and the whole scene looks like a moment frozen in action. The artist used fine, precise lines to show the tension and effort in the scene. The text at the bottom reads *"Cum Privilegio Reg. Israel excudit"*, which hints at a royal approval or printing license. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Callot created detailed prints using acid and metal plates.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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