Rays of the Sun
1628
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Jacques Callot
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Rays of the Sun is a 1628 ink by Jacques Callot, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a bright sun high in the sky, sending sharp lines of light down to a quiet shore. In the water, a small boat with a single figure sits still, while a plant grows near the edge of the land. The waves and sky are sketched with quick, simple lines, giving everything a light, almost floating feel. The sun’s rays look like they’re cutting through the air, making the scene feel both peaceful and a little strange. This kind of drawing was made using a technique that lets artists scratch into metal plates instead of painting directly. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Callot created these sharp, precise lines.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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