1614
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Restoration of the Aqueduct at Pisa is a 1614 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a group of men in fancy 17th-century clothes standing on a grassy hill. Some hold long poles with flags, while others gesture or look toward a distant town. Behind them, a busy scene unfolds: soldiers march, horses pull wagons, and workers seem to be fixing a structure in the background. Notice how the artist packed a lot of action into one picture—everyone is doing something, even the tiny figures far away. The lines and shading create depth, making the scene feel almost three-dimensional. Want to see more like this? Check out engraving to learn how artists like this made detailed prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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