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Officer, with Arm Extended, Front View, by Jacques Callot, ink, 1622

Officer, with Arm Extended, Front View

Jacques Callot

1622

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Officer, with Arm Extended, Front View 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

The image depicts a man in a long coat and boots, with his right arm extended and his left hand resting on his hip. He wears a hat and has curly hair. The man is shown in two poses, one facing forward and the other turned slightly to the side. The man's attire and posture suggest a sense of confidence and authority. His facial expression is neutral, with a slight hint of a smile. This etching is characteristic of the Baroque movement, which emphasized dramatic lighting and intense emotions. To learn more about the techniques used in this piece, explore the art of etching.

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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