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Officer with Large Plume, Front View, by Jacques Callot, ink, 1622

Officer with Large Plume, Front View

Jacques Callot

1622

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Officer with Large Plume, 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

This image shows two men in elaborate outfits. They wear large hats with feathers, puffy sleeves, and long cloaks. One man points to the left, while the other points to the right. Both men have curly hair and mustaches. The men are dressed in what looks like old-fashioned military uniforms, complete with big hats and fancy cloaks. They seem to be posing or performing in some way. The image is an etching, which is a technique used to create detailed designs on metal plates. You might want to learn more about the artist, Callot, Jacques.

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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