1622
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Peasant Woman with Basket on Head, Front View is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two people walking near water, each balancing a heavy basket of fruit on their head. Their clothes are loose and simple, and the scene looks like a quiet countryside moment. In the background, a few other figures work near a building and a tree. The artist used a scratchy, almost sketchy style that feels quick and lively. Notice how the lines are uneven—this wasn’t meant to be perfectly smooth. Check out etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints with acid and needles.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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