Man Cutting a Balm-Tree
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 Cutting a Balm-Tree is a 1628 ink by Jacques Callot, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a man engaged in the act of cutting a balm tree. The man, dressed in a hat, shirt, and pants, is shown bending over to cut the tree with a knife. The tree is positioned in the center of the image, with its branches extending upwards. In the background, a few trees and bushes are visible, along with a small building in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of quiet contemplation, with the man's actions suggesting a sense of purpose and focus. For more information on the artist behind this etching, look up Callot, Jacques.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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