1622
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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 in old-fashioned clothes, standing side by side. Their dresses have long skirts and aprons, and they hold their hands near their waists. In the background, two smaller figures walk away, and a few more tiny sketches appear on the edges. The lines are rough but full of detail, especially in the folds of the fabric. The artist used a technique that lets ink stay in the grooves of the metal plate, creating a grainy, textured look. This method was great for capturing quick, expressive scenes. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Callot made prints like this.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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