Military Commander on Foot
1622
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jacques Callot
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Military Commander on Foot is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a soldier standing tall on a small hill, holding a sword in one hand. Behind him, a battle rages—rows of soldiers clash in the distance, with horses and cannons scattered across the field. The sky is full of swirling clouds, and the whole scene looks dramatic but simple, like a quick sketch. Notice how the soldier’s armor is detailed but the background is rough and sketchy. This mix of precision and speed is typical of the artist’s style. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Callot made prints like this.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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