Man with Sword
1617
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 with Sword is a 1617 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two men in fancy, old-fashioned clothes. One holds a sword, the other a hat with feathers. Their outfits look stiff and detailed, with lots of folds and buttons. The paper has a textured look, like it’s been pressed between cloth. Notice how the artist used lines to show movement—almost like the men are mid-step. The sword guy’s pose is sharp, while the other guy’s hat sits at a funny angle. Want to see more? Check out etching to learn how artists like this made prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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