1622
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Peasant Woman, in Profile, Facing Left is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two women standing side by side, dressed in long, simple dresses with aprons. One holds a small bundle in her hands, while the other stands with her arms crossed. In the background, two smaller figures walk away, one carrying a walking stick. The lines are sharp and detailed, giving everything a slightly rough, textured look. The artist used a technique that creates those scratchy lines—it’s called drypoint. The paper looks old, with a slightly yellowed edge. 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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