Man Moving Abruptly
1622
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
Man Moving Abruptly is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
Two men in wide-brimmed hats and long coats are caught mid-step, their arms swinging wildly as they scramble forward. The lines of their clothes ripple like fabric in the wind, and their legs are bent awkwardly, as if they’re slipping or dodging something. One man’s coat flares out behind him, while the other’s hat tilts slightly, adding to the sense of motion. The drawing looks like it was scratched into the paper—thick, uneven lines that give it a rough, urgent feel. This wasn’t painted; it was etched, which means the artist used sharp tools to carve the image onto the surface. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made their marks.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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