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Marco Cambini, by Jacques Callot, ink, 1619

Marco Cambini

Jacques Callot

1619

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Marco Cambini is a 1619 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, depicting Beheaded Head, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Jacques Callot
When & what style?
1619 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see a portrait of a man, Marco Cambini, in the painting. He's dressed in old-fashioned clothes and has a serious expression. The artist used a lot of details to make the portrait look realistic. The portrait is interesting because it shows the artist's skill with small details. The man's clothes and face are drawn with many fine lines, which creates a sense of texture. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: engraving.

About the artist

Portrait of Jacques Callot
Artist

Jacques Callot

Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.

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