1622
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Peasant Woman, in Profile, Facing Right, with Arm Extended is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows two women standing in a field, one facing left and the other right. They’re dressed in loose, flowing clothes with their arms stretched out, like they’re balancing or reaching for something. In the background, a few sheep and a simple landscape with trees and a body of water give it a quiet, rural feel. The artist used thin, precise lines to create shadows and texture, making the figures look almost three-dimensional. Notice how the paper’s texture shows through—this is a key part of the etching process. Want to learn more? Check out how etching works.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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