Military Commander on Horseback
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
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Military Commander on Horseback is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
A rider on a rearing horse dominates the scene, holding a sword high. The horse’s mane and tail swirl wildly, almost like flames. Below, a chaotic battle unfolds—soldiers clash in tight groups, with smoke or dust rising from the ground. The artist used sharp lines and dark shading to make the action feel urgent. Notice how the rider’s face is blurred, almost like a mask, which hints at something bigger than just a person. Want to see how this style works in other prints? Check out etching.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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