1622
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Peasant Woman with Basket, in Profile, Facing Left is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows two women standing side by side, both dressed in long, simple clothes. One holds a basket on her arm, while the other rests her hand on her hip. Behind them, a few small figures ride horses or stand near a building with a thatched roof. The lines are sharp and detailed, with no color—just black and white. The artist used a technique called *drypoint* to create these fine, textured lines. This method lets you see the marks the needle made, adding a slight grain to the image. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Callot made prints with acid and metal plates.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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