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Mariotto di Martino, by Jacques Callot, ink, 1619

Mariotto di Martino

Jacques Callot

1619

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Mariotto di Martino is a 1619 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, 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

This engraving on laid paper depicts a scene with several figures. In the foreground, a man is shown with his hands tied behind his back, while another figure is seated at a table. The background features an arched doorway and a window, adding depth to the composition. A notable detail in the image is the use of cross-hatching, a technique that creates texture and shading through closely spaced parallel lines. This technique adds depth and dimension to the engraving. To learn more about the artist's use of cross-hatching, look up the technique.

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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