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Noble Man with Fur Plastron

Jacques Callot

1622

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Noble Man with Fur Plastron is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1622 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching depicts a noble man, dressed in a fur-trimmed coat and hat, standing in a town square. He holds a sword at his side, and his gaze is directed to the left. In the background, a bustling town square is visible, with people and buildings. The noble man's attire and the town square suggest a sense of grandeur and importance. The etching's level of detail and the use of shading create a sense of depth and texture. The intricate details and the use of etching as a medium are reminiscent of the work of Jacques Callot, a master of the technique.