Man Attending a Fire
1628
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
Dominant colour
Man Attending a Fire is a 1628 ink by Jacques Callot, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a lone figure bending over by a small fire. The person’s clothes are simple, and they’re holding something—maybe a stick or tool—over the flames. Behind them, a rocky hill and a few trees fill the background, drawn in quick, loose lines. The fire looks too big for the scene, which might mean this isn’t just a real moment but a story or idea. The artist used a sharp tool to scratch into the paper, creating dark lines that pop against the light background. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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