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Peasant with Shovel on His Shoulder

Jacques Callot

1622

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

Peasant with Shovel on His Shoulder 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 this etching, a peasant stands on a hill, his back to the viewer. He wears a wide-brimmed hat, a loose-fitting shirt, and baggy pants tucked into his boots. A shovel rests on his left shoulder, its handle extending up and over his head. The peasant's right hand grasps the handle, while his left hand holds the shovel's end. The peasant stands on a hill, with a small village visible in the distance. The scene is rendered in fine lines, with delicate shading that adds depth and texture to the image. This etching is a fine example of the work of artist Callot, Jacques.