Man Wrapped in His Mantle
1622
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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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 Wrapped in His Mantle is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two men dressed in long, flowing robes with fur trim. Their clothes are wrapped loosely around them, and they wear tall, feathered hats. The lines are simple but full of movement, almost like quick sketches. The paper has a light, aged look, and the whole scene feels a little rough around the edges. The artist used a technique that scratches into the metal plate before inking it, which gives the lines their sharp, slightly uneven feel. This method lets you see the pressure of the tool—some lines are heavy, others light. Next, look up etching to see how this process works.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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