Peasant with a Cup
1617
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
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
Dominant colour
Peasant with a Cup is a 1617 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two men standing side by side, facing away from us. They wear wide-brimmed hats, loose shirts, and baggy pants tied at the waist. Each holds a long stick in one hand and a small cup in the other. The lines are simple but full of movement, almost like quick scribbles. The artist used a technique that lets ink sink into the plate, creating sharp, scratchy lines. This method makes the drawing look lively and a little rough around the edges. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made prints before photography.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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