1622
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Peasant Woman with Basket, in Profile, Facing Right is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows two women standing side by side in a garden-like setting. They wear simple, flowing dresses with belts and have their arms outstretched, as if posing. In the background, a few small figures walk near trees and a fence. The artist used fine lines to create texture, especially in the women’s clothing and the plants. The scene looks calm but slightly stiff, like a staged moment. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like Callot made these precise lines.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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