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One-Eyed Woman

Jacques Callot

1622

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

One-Eyed Woman 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

In the image, an elderly woman stands, her head wrapped in a cloth. She wears a long coat and holds a walking stick in her right hand. Her left hand grasps a bundle of cloth or a small bag. The woman's face is worn, with deep wrinkles and a missing eye. The woman's attire and the style of the image suggest a sense of simplicity and humility. The etching technique used to create the image adds a level of detail and texture to the woman's features and clothing. The image is reminiscent of the works of Rembrandt, a Dutch painter and etcher known for his detailed and expressive portraits.