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Pietro dal Monte, by Jacques Callot, ink, 1619

Pietro dal Monte

Jacques Callot

1619

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Pietro dal Monte is a 1619 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, depicting Hunting, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Jacques Callot
When & what style?
1619 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man, Pietro dal Monte, in a simple setting. He's dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The interesting thing about this work is that it's very detailed, with intricate lines and textures, which suggests the artist was skilled at creating fine prints. The artist likely spent a lot of time perfecting this engraving. The level of detail is impressive, with many small lines and shapes. This suggests a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. You can learn more about this technique by looking into the work of artist: Callot, Jacques.

About the artist

Portrait of Jacques Callot
Artist

Jacques Callot

Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.

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