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Pietro Soderini, by Jacques Callot, ink, 1619

Pietro Soderini

Jacques Callot

1619

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Pietro Soderini is a 1619 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, 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 engraving shows a man slumped in bed, surrounded by two figures in fancy clothes. One figure holds a tall hat, while the other leans in, holding a small object. A third person stands nearby, looking down. The room has a heavy curtain and a window with bars. The man at the table sits with a plate and cup, looking tired. The text at the bottom is in Italian, dedicated to Pietro Soderini. It suggests the scene might be about healing or recovery. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists create detailed images like this.

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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