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Man with Big Belly

Jacques Callot

1622

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Man with Big Belly is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1622 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image depicts a man with a prominent belly, clad in a wide-brimmed hat and a tunic. He grasps a sword in his right hand and a tambourine in his left, standing on a slight incline. The man's attire is loose-fitting, and his facial expression appears somewhat serious. The background of the image is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the darker tones of the man's clothing and the shadows cast by his features. The artist's use of shading and texture adds depth to the image, creating a sense of dimensionality. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Callot, Jacques.